Cork election candidate suffered epileptic seizure in RTÉ studio

'It proves a point that people with medical conditions can go into the public eye and represent people whether that be locally or nationally'

Cork North-Central Labour candidate Eoghan Kenny revealed that he suffered an epileptic seizure in the studios of RTÉ as he prepared to go on 'Drivetime' this week. Picture: Larry Cummins

A Cork North-Central candidate who suffered an epileptic seizure just moments before he was due on national radio has said disability or medical conditions should not stop anyone from entering politics.

Labour councillor Eoghan Kenny has taken to social media, stating that he wanted to "own" his story.