Biography of veteran Irish socilaist and trade union activist Active in left wing politics from the 1950s to the present day. member of Communist party and Labour party. Involved in unemployed workers movement in the 1950s and campaign for a 40 hour week in the 1960s. Active on the left in the Labour party. Long standing member of the Dublin Council of Trade unions. Active in many union struggles, such as the campaign for a fairer tax system in the 1970s.