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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Mike Cubbard
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Mayor of Galway City and insurance broker
Age
34
Biography

Cubbard has been a member of Galway City Council since 2014. He unsuccessfully ran in the 2016 and 2011 general elections. He was elected Mayor of Galway City in 2019. He is involved in local sports clubs.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you?

I’m a no-nonsense independent councillor who will put Galway first.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Effective mental health services at community level.

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

I would declare a national housing crisis.

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