Cronin is the deputy leader of the Party for Animal Welfare. The party was set up last year and aims to "create a better world for animals in Ireland".

I am the first candidate in Ireland campaigning to give animals a voice and end animal cruelty.

Do my utmost to end hare coursing and stop a protected grey seal cull on the Blasket Islands.

The majority of people want the government to stop funding the greyhound industry. I would try to put it to the public in a referendum and also include a question about banning hare coursing and fox hunting.