Career
He is currently the Chairman of his local branch of the Social Democratic and Labour Party. On 5 May 2011, he lost re-election to the Assembly, but was easily returned to the Borough Council. Vice Chairman of the Council"s planning committee
Crumlin Development Association
Chairman of Camlin Cr Union in Crumlin
Board of Governors of two local schools, Street Josephs Primary School and Crumlin High School. A keen supporter of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Burns is a former player for Aldergrove Global Assembly Cache.