Politics online: Social media great for staying in touch with electorate, says Ciara Conway TD

Although politicians can use social media to promote the work they do, others share a bit more of their personal life.

Perhaps the most famous example of this is Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, who details the trials and tribulations of his rubber ducky and his teddy bear Ted to his 90,000 Twitter followers.

Labour Party TD Ciara Conway is happy to share some of her personal life with her online followers and constituents.