The Social Democrats candidate, who moved to Carrick in 2015, has spent six years managing the local National Council for the Blind charity shop.

It comes as the CSO releases new figures which reveal the amount of housing units being built across the nation per capita.

The Roscommon Galway TD confirmed today that he has joined one of Ireland's newest political parties, Independent Ireland.

Oireachtas members, local councillors and other stakeholders raised their concerns at the meeting in the Hodson Bay Hotel.

Works proposed include the repurposing of the building for the provision of two town houses as well as a ground floor commercial unit.

It's their first tour in eight years and Dublin is their final date.

According to the Irish Independent more than 1,500 dog attacks have been reported to Gardaí in the past two years.

Party Leader Micheal Collins TD has spoken of his delight of Deputy Fitzmaurice's decision to join the organisation, saying his integrity and knowledge, combined with his experience in national politics, makes him a fantastic addition to the party.