Born: Oldcastle, Co Meath.

Schools: St Finian's College, Mullingar; Trinity College, Dublin; IMI and DIT (Professional).

Career: has extensive experience of information technology within the aviation sector. As Information Systems Manager at Aer Lingus, he was responsible for all of the airline's investments in IT. He resigned this position in 2002 to found a start-up company offering tools and services designed to reduce fuel consumption for airlines. His particular interest is in optimising the business benefits of investments in IT.  (Web Link)

Family:  married to Eileen with a teenage daughter and son and lives in Harold's Cross.

Politics: First joined the Green Party / Comhaontas Glas in 1989. Elected to  South Dublin County Council in 2004 on first attempt. Chairs the Terenure / Rathfarnham Area Committee and the Environment Policy Committee. Member of the County Development and Enterprise Boards and the Dublin Regional Authority. Member of KWCD Partnership and chairs the Green Party Economic and Social Committee.

Favourites: Film: Paris, Texas

Writer: Cormac McCarthy

Playwright: Marina Carr

Music: Van Morrison

Latest CD Addition: "Downside" - I Draw Slow

Comedy:  Monty Python

Giant at my Shoulder: Thomas Berry  (Web Link 2)

Holidays: Italy;

Food: Sea Bream;

Sport: Soccer: Shelbourne; Liverpool;  GAA: Meath;

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I am a father, entrepreneur, employer and politician I am very aware of the competitive global arena in which our futures are being decided.
I was born in Oldcastle, Co Meath. I live in Harold's Cross in Dublin City. My business is in Swords in Fingal and I am a councillor in South Dublin County.
My business (http://www.liberator.aero/) is innovative and competes in the global market.
My primary mode of transport is cycling which consistently delivers the fastest and most predictable door-to-door elapsed times !

As a member of the South Dublin Enterprise Board, the County Development Board and the Dublin Regional Authority I try to ensure
that the activities of these bodies is clearly focussed on maintaining and improving the economic competitive position of the region.

I also chair the Green Party / Comhaontas Glas Economic and Social Committee and am proud of our policies and record on these issues.