Kevin Sharkey to run in general election as independent

The artist said he took the decision to contest the election as 'the Irish people are being denied their say in important matters'

Artist Kevin Sharkey said the support he had received in the hours since he made the announcement had been 'incredible'.

Irish artist Kevin Sharkey has announced he will run in the upcoming general election as an independent.

The painter said he took the decision to contest the election as "the Irish people are being denied their say in important matters".