Me and Michael D Higgins during his 2011 Presidential campaign.

One of the best things I ever did during my time in politics was acting as Director of Elections for MIchael D in 2011 / #Aras11. It was a great honour to be asked to do so by his team and my constituency and I will never forget that time. I wish you well in retirement, Mr President!

You'd miss #Aras11 on the Twitter machine all the same...

I have to say it's boring but it's nothing like the batshittery of the debates of #Aras11. #scarredforlife

Giving Norris my number one. He's the man who fought against the Irish government to get homosexuality dercriminalised #aras11

RT @Ruaidhri_ Brilliant. A look at the ballot paper for #aras11 http://j.mp/syR8pN > I want a poster!

#aras11 Gay Mitchell just made the point about posters generating business in Ireland, so long as they're printed in the Country!

Only a focus on the letters and homosexuality with Norris in debate so far #aras11 radio debate at jrnl.ie/239126

So Gaybo won't run for president, thank f**k think I said I'd leave the country if he won! #aras11

Sorry but if #gaybo ever becomes #president , I'll leave the country ... #aras #aras11