Elected to the Dáil at his first attempt in 2007, he retained his seat in the 2011 general election. Appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in March 2011, he became Minister for Health in the July 2014 Cabinet reshuffle.

Outgoing | Dublin West
Elected to the Dáil at his first attempt in 2007, he retained his seat in the 2011 general election. Appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in March 2011, he became Minister for Health in the July 2014 Cabinet reshuffle.