“Politics is definitely something I'm very passionate about. I think we all are deep down though. ‘’
Colm Flood: We say we're not a politic kind of people, but I guarantee you in the same breath, down with the Pub having a pint, you're going to be like, My God, the price of petrol. Oh my God, did you see how much it is to own a house now. There are all political statements, whether you know it or not.
Mairead Kenny: Colm is an Independent candidate with a focus on housing, healthcare and social justice.
Colm Flood: This isn't about how you win or lose. I know the goal is to win. Being a part of this process is so humbling and so honouring to be a part of a democracy. You go out and you tell people who you are, what you stand for, what you will do for them and if you truly, I suppose, wear your heart on your sleeve, people will see that.”
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Mairead Kenny: Colm what motivated you to get into politics?
Colm Flood: Over the years I started to see the issues in my own community, houses not being built, promises not being kept.
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Mairead Kenny: Standing up you are putting yourself in public. It's not like a job that you can apply for and you're interviewed. The public have to vote on you.
Colm Flood: It can be very tough. People might not like you simply because of the reputation of the people that came before you. By jolly, we've had a number of controversies and issues in the country and granted, it may only be a small percentage in our young country's life, but it is enough for the Irish people to have felt betrayed by the government.
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Mairead Kenny: In terms of Irish politicians who do you admire most?
Colm Flood: That's a good question. I suppose in Irish politics, it’s been a very mixed divide. I do think very highly of Mary Lou McDonald[4]. She fights for a lot of the issues that I would be fighting for as well. She's very passionate about what she does. I'd like to say she delivers a bit of hope wherever she goes as well. She's got this electric smile. She took note of me coming into the room the other day, she didn't have to, but she did! I think that speaks to us about who she is. I'd love to model myself to be very much like her.
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Colm Flood. Politics & More. Full Episode coming soon.
Politics & More. It’s not just about politics. There’s More to it!
[1] Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/
[2] Colm Flood For TD (@colmfortd) - Instagram
https://www.thejournal.ie/section/by26/candidate/2154/colm-flood/
https://irelandelection.com/candidate.php?candid=20031
[3] Dublin Central Bye Election, Notice of Poll, May 2026. https://www.dublincityreturningofficer.com/index.php/dublin-central-bye-election-2026/78-notice-of-poll-may-2026
[4] https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Mary-Lou-McDonald.D.2011-03-09/
https://sinnfein.ie/representatives/mary-lou-mcdonald-td/
https://www.instagram.com/maryloumcdonaldsf/?hl=en
[5] May 23 2026, RDS Count Centre Dublin, Colm Flood at https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrywjlsn0n/
‘Keep Showing Up’ at https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrehM6M164/
Music & Credits.
1. Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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