About Shane
Independent TD Shane Ross has spent his political and journalistic career as a voice for individuals and minorities.
He has constantly challenged the excesses of the Irish establishment including big business, the banks, political parties, and other vested interests.
In the 2011 General Election, Shane was elected as an Independent TD to Dublin South. He topped the poll with a total of 17,075 first preference votes, surpassing the quota of 12,108 comfortably with a surplus of 4,967 votes.