Mr Mullins also served as Chairman of the Port of Cork Company from 2013 to 2021 and was a director of the Tyndall Institute, Supervalu Pairc Uí Chaoimh and Wisetek Solutions Limited.

John Mullins said her track record on Brexit will be a big reason for why he would vote for her.

The Taoiseach has said it will be "challenging" for Fine Gael to keep its European seats in June's elections