Brian O’Boyle has been a member of People Before Profit for almost 20 years. He currently works as a lecturer of economics at Atlantic Technological University in Sligo and is the editor of the journal Irish Marxist Review. O'Boyle is the co-author of Tax Haven Ireland, Austerity Ireland, and Durkheim A Critical Introduction.

The deep inequality in terms of resources, political influence and life chances. A more democratic Europe would ensure that resources are not controlled by a tiny elite who use them to reinforce their own power and influence.

More democracy would also mitigate against the growing militarism of the EU and would allow resources for the things that matter most to people like housing, public services and climate regulation on big business.

The EU is currently defined by a massive democratic deficit so I would like the citizens of Europe to have much more power and those in the elites to have much less.

The Left

People should vote for me if they want a representative that will:

1. Stand against racism, homophobia and all forms of discrimination.
2. Stand against militarism, defend neutrality and fight for justice in Palestine.
3. Fight for genuine climate action that targets big business not ordinary families.
4. Fight for workers rights and against the abuse of power by corporations and their billionaire owners.
5. Fight for public housing, decent social services and more equality in the economy.