Sweeney was briefly and unsuccessfully involved in national politics he was a Fine Gael candidate for Dublin North East in the 2007 general election but lost his deposit and was beaten by Terence Flanagan for the seat.
Sweeney was briefly and unsuccessfully involved in national politics he was a Fine Gael candidate for Dublin North East in the 2007 general election. Sweeney lost his deposit. Sweeney was beaten by Terence Flanagan for the seat.