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European Parliament Election 2024

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A candidate for People Before Profit-Solidarity. View party
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Bríd Smith
Party
People Before Profit-Solidarity
Constituency
Dublin
Occupation
TD for Dublin South-Central constituency
Age
62
Biography

Bríd Smith has been an active politician since 1981 and is a member of People Before Profit. She was elected as a TD for Dublin South-Central in 2016. Throughout her career she has organised various campaigns and proposed Bills regarding workers' and Travellers' rights, as well as advocating for the right to abortion and climate justice matters.

Question time
What do you deem the most important issue for the European Union now and what would you like to see happen in that area?

To oppose war and end the genocide in Gaza.

What group will you be aligned with in the European Parliament, should you win a seat? What do you see as their priorities?

The Left in the European Parliament – GUE/NGL

Why should someone vote for you?

To send a genuine fighter to the EU that will use every opportunity to expose the rigged system and the hypocrisy of EU leaders and help organise communities to fight for an alternative Europe of solidarity and peace.

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