The Anti-Austerity Alliance is calling on voters to create a political revolution in Ireland.

The party has launched its general election campaign, in which it promises to bring about the recovery for all citizens.

The AAA says it wants to build a mass movement to demand an equal society.

Deputy Paul Murphy says they will tackle the wealthy to give money to the poor. He says there is still a crisis for ordinary people in housing, pay and public services despite claims of a recovery:

Deputy Murphy added that, "we can use the election to start a political revolution, to fight for a genuinely Left government that excludes Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Labour and implements radical policies that put the needs of people before profit."

Earlier this month, the AAA and People Before Profit announced a set of common principles ahead of the election.

The left-wing political groupings say the shared principles outline 'a different vision for politics in Ireland', focused on 'radical alternatives and real equality'.

While AAA-PBP will contest the election on a joint platform, they remain separate entities.