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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Christy Burke
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Councillor
Age
70
Biography

Burke was first elected to Dublin City Council in 1985. He was elected as Lord Mayor of Dublin in 2014. He was formerly associated with Sinn Féin but quit the party in 2009. He has run in several general elections in the past.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you?

I have a very good track record of communicating and being committed, and giving everything my best shot.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I'd have 100, but first would be to purchase 100-150 nursing home beds to use instead of delayed discharges in hospitals.

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

Remove the bureaucracy attached to the planning applications for social and affordable housing.

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