It was spontaneous based on what I saw at the time ? a very violent criminal situation at my border affecting the lives of my constituents,

The five to 10 years ago time frame when a lot of companies located here in Ireland, they came in primarily as a manufacturing base in Europe and they were attracted by the corporate tax. At the time, we were a relatively low-cost environment. That has changed in the last five years dramatically.

Redondo is always, no matter what, out to have a good time. That's what surfing is supposed to be all about.

I think first of all during that time, I felt comfortable there. It?s home to me, and I wanted to go back.

The time is not always now for everything.

I choose bold. I choose action. I choose what's right for the people. I choose to make a difference.