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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Peter Mathews
Party
Constituency
Occupation
TD
Age
64
Biography

Elected as a Fine Gael TD in 2011, he resigned from the party in 2013 after voting against the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. He is a qualified chartered accountant and has written extensively on the financial crash in Ireland.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

For truth and fairness. For honesty and integrity. For effective parliamentary representation.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

School and education. Mortgages and debt.

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

Increase tax on profits of multinational corporates. Reduction of VR mortgage interest rates and a one-year Bankruptcy Act.

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