Anti water charges candidate accuses rivals of 'fake smiles, fake tan and fake promises'

Independent election candidate for Kildare South Declan Crowe has hit out at his rivals from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Labour.

The father of two small children (45) said he can't afford ads but is trying to win votes through leaflets and Facebook.

The builder running his campaign on a shoe-string budget, said: "I hope people are more aware of what is going on.

"I hope people can't be bought with fake smiles, fake tan and fake promises.

"I dont have the money for ads online, I cant buy the front page of a local paper.

"I cant even afford to put an ad in the paper.

"I can and have presented myself as I am, no airbrushing, no lies. I set out my platform in my leaflet and we are getting it into lots of homes across south Kildare.

"It is striking a cord with people who take the time to read it. On the doorstep I am seeing the desire for change.

"I hope and trust that those of you who see through that fakery tell others, friends, family and co-workers to look to me for whats real and for a positive change."