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Election 2016

Party

Renua Ireland

Constituency

Cork North-West

Occupation

Farmer and AI technician

Age

42

ELIMINATED

Biography

A farmer and AI technician, this is his first time running for an election. He is a founding member of Irish Farmers with Designated Land (IFDL), which advocates for farmers with designated land. He is also involved with a number of organisations in his local area.

Question Time

Q.

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

Our country needs leaders, I have proven myself as a successful leader, fighting for vulnerable communities locally and nationally.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Community services and jobs, adequate Garda and ambulance services, elderly care, crèches, schools and capital investment, Cork-Limerick Motorway.

Q.

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

Community Nursing teams, to treat the sick and elderly, with dignity in their own homes, freeing hospital beds to alleviate the trolley crisis.

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