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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
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Garret Ahearn
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Mayor of Clonmel
Age
40
Biography

Ahearn is the Mayor of Clonmel in Tipperary and a local councillor. He was elected to the council in May 2019 and previously worked for Tánaiste Simon Coveney fom 2011 to 2019.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you?

As a councillor and mayor, I have proven that I can deliver real results for my constituents. I want to represent my area in Dáil Éireann and ensure that Tipperary’s needs in jobs, education, health, housing, agriculture, and environment are a priority for the next government.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Investment in Urban and Rural Development.

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

Put pressure on to speed up the opening of the 40 bed modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel.

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