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Election 2016

ELIMINATED

Name

Party

Labour

Constituency

Dublin Bay South

Occupation

TD and Minister of State

Age

57

Biography

First elected to the Dáil in 2011 having served as a Dublin city councillor for 12 years prior to that. A long-standing member of the Labour Party, he was appointed a Minister of State for Employment, Community and Social Support in July 2014.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

A proven record of passing laws, helping people back into work & delivery in our area, who will champion a progressive & more equal Ireland.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

A stable growing economy that creates more jobs so we can build a decent society by investing in housing, schools and public transport.

Q.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

Legislate for choice & equal access to our local schools, part of our plan for a modern Ireland that includes repealing the 8th amendment.

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