First co-opted onto Cork County Council in 2003, he has retained his seat in every subsequent local election. He has degrees in engineering, marketing and management from CIT and UCC and is a member of a number of local committees in Cork.

Electing me sends a clear message demanding fresh, new politics, using Ireland’s tremendous resources, while learning from the past.

I demand equal access quality essential services ranging from health to broadband, education to housing, and support for small business.

I have a plan which will keep Irish Water in permanent, public ownership without a referendum, saving the country the cost of a referendum.