His success so far has been meteoric. In June he was one of the youngest first-time candidates before he was elected to Tipperary County Council in the summer on his first attempt.

In doing so, he regained a seat for Fianna Fáil in the Nenagh, Borrisokane and Lower Ormond area of Tipperary County Council after a ten-year absence.

He has worked for the past four years as Parliamentary Assistant to Fianna Fáil’s outgoing TD Jackie Cahill, who did not contest the election.

The 29-year-old said before the general election he wanted to be “a new, fresh, young, and unapologetically ambitious voice”, and said “it is time for a new generation of politicians”.

He also vowed to “lead the charge in delivering the unwavering and dedicated public service from politicians that we all deserve”.

Of his time working with Mr Cahill, he said it taught him “what it takes to work as an effective TD”.