Tom Sheahan TD was elected to the 30th Dáil on May 24, 2007. He was appointed Deputy Spokesperson on Agriculture with Special Responsibility for Fisheries, October, 07.

He is a married father of three and a Rathmore-based company director.

He is also a member of the Kerry Mental Health Association, Rathmore Community Council and Rathmore GAA Club.

Tom has consistently highlighted health and infrastructural issues in South Kerry.