He has regained his seat in the Dáil as an Independent.
It's always better to be in Government rather than opposition, according to a newly elected TD in Longford-Westmeath.
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has returned for the 34th Dáil, making a comeback from losing his seat in 2020.
He will be sitting as an Independent, with the possibility of a small party or Independents joining larger parties in Government.
Deputy Moran says housing and loneliness are some of the issues at the top of his list to tackle