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Election 2016

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Dublin North-West

Occupation

Full-time councillor

Age

28

ELECTED

Biography

A Dublin city councillor, he failed to secure a seat in the 2009 local elections but was elected in 2014. This is his first time running for a general election and he is a member of the Economic Development and Housing SPCs on Dublin City Council. In 2006, he worked in the US Senate for then-Senator Hillary Clinton.

Question Time

Q.

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

I believe principles matter - that's why I stuck to my promise to take €0 unreceipted expenses. I want to work to reform politics at a national level.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I want to fight for needed investment in our area and make sure that our residents have a voice at the Government table - nobody else can guarantee that.

Q.

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

In first 100 days, pursuing real political reform ASAP. In long-term I want to see the USC abolished and Metro North get started after residents are consulted.

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