Ming: I won't be forgotten in Europe

Independent TD Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says he is not afraid of being forgotten if he wins a seat in the European election.

The MEP candidate for Midlands Northwest was addressing comments that he could disappear from the political landscape in Ireland if, as expected, he secures a seat in Strasbourg.

"I look forward to proving you wrong on that one," he said.

"People have been saying that, but I will guarantee that not to be the case, but the only way I can guarantee that is that if ye [the media] continue to show interest in what's happening out in the European Union, and ye cover it, and then you'll hear plenty about it."

Ming is all decked out and ready for celebrations at the #ee14 count centre in Castlebar pic.twitter.com/IyK3fOVLy7

— Western People (@WesternPeople) May 25, 2014

When asked why he is wearing a full suit, he said: “Well, the first time I ever ran for election, I wore a suit, I wear a suit when I want to wear one, and I don’t wear one when I don’t want to wear one.”