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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELIMINATED
Deirdre Duffy
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Human rights lawyer and campaigner
Age
44
Biography

Duffy has worked as a human rights lawyer for over 15 years. She was manager of the Together for Yes campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment in 2018. She previously worked on the campaign for Marriage Equality in 2015. She has a Masters degree in human rights and international criminal law. She was previously the deputy director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you?

New energy for Dublin Central to bring climate action to the centre of our politics and equality into our childcare, healthcare and housing.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I want a future Dublin with free public transport, safe cycling and protected green spaces. For parents like me in Dublin Central, reforming the childcare model can’t come quickly enough – it must be nearby, affordable and of high quality.

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

Women and medical staff need safe access zone legislation in Ireland and we need to elect the politicians who will prioritise this law as soon as the new Dáil returns. The people repealed the 8th, but the next Dáil needs to finish the job.

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