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Election 2016

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Cork East

Occupation

Councillor and retail owner

Age

53

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Biography

Elected first as a Cork county councillor for Labour in 2009, he retained his seat in 2014. Now a member of Fine Gael, this is his first time running for general election. He is a retail owner by profession.

Question Time

Q.

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

A vote for me is a guarantee that your issue is my issue. My philosophy for public representation will always be the provision of hard work.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To provide jobs, housing and services to the people of Cork East. To ensure that the economic recovery is felt by all, young and old.

Q.

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

Simply put: to work hard for my constituents. To learn, listen and grow into the job, so I can deliver what the public ask and require of me.

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