Name: Joe Walsh
Born: Ballineen, Co Cork, in May 1943
Lives: Clonakilty, Co Cork
Why in the news: As Minister for Agriculture, he has been involved this week in crucial farm talks in Brussels.
Most likely to say: I have served my party and my constituents in Cork South West with the same diligence as I have served Irish farmers.
Least likely to say: Fianna Fail could easily win two seats, with more help from me, in Cork South West.
