Words do nothing to me.” A first-time TD for Donegal, he brushes off concerns around trolling on social media. “It’s the best job I’ve ever had,” she says. She has also come to terms with social media trolling, saying it is “water off a duck’s back” now. Asked about the everyday aspects of the job, he says he posts a lot on social media, “so I definitely will attract more abuse”. He says many people contact him through social media rather than by email or phone.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2026 06:43 UTC