I believe in Limerick. It’s where I’m from, where I’ve worked and studied, but I think we can do better. I want to make Limerick the best place in Ireland to work, live and raise a family.

I want to be the voice at the top table for people who have suffered on foot of the economic and housing crisis.

My pledge is to be the Mayor for Housing. For many people my age in Limerick, the legitimate aspiration to work hard, save and eventually buy your own home is slipping away. I am standing in this election because I want to put in place a Mayoral Programme to deliver the homes we need.

I want Limerick to be the best place in Ireland to live, work and study. Limerick is a fantastic city with enormous potential and challenges. I want to help Limerick grow and to be a progressive left of centre voice for our city and it’s people .

Limerick and the Mid-West can act as a counter pull to Dublin, but in order for that to happen there are key issues that need to addressed such as the liveability of our city centre, congestion due to a lack of efficient public transport, a shortage of quality affordable housing and the neglect of Shannon Airport.

It’s time for a fresh start.