First elected to the Dáil in 2011 having served as a Dublin city councillor for 12 years prior to that. A long-standing member of the Labour Party, he was appointed a Minister of State for Employment, Community and Social Support in July 2014.

A proven record of passing laws, helping people back into work & delivery in our area, who will champion a progressive & more equal Ireland.

A stable growing economy that creates more jobs so we can build a decent society by investing in housing, schools and public transport.

Legislate for choice & equal access to our local schools, part of our plan for a modern Ireland that includes repealing the 8th amendment.