He is putting his name forward in order to combat homelessness.
A Westmeath activist says he will run for the Dail in order to combat homelessness.
Stephen Lynch, founder of Midlands Affordable Accommodation, is putting himself forward as an independent candidate in the next general election.
He feels the housing crisis has got out of hand, and politicians in the region are neglecting their constituents.
Mr. Lynch believes the treatment of people on the streets is appalling:
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