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Election 2016

Marcus De Brun

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin Fingal

Occupation

Doctor and author

Age

46

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Biography

A doctor with a family practice in Rush, this is his first time running for election. He is a published author having written books on philosophy and psychology and has featured on the Irish Times.

Question Time

Q.

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

Party Politicians work for their party and party sponsors. They vote, think and speak as they are told. An independent works for his/her constituents and votes freely and on their behalf.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Accountability from Local Government. To directly link funding to measurable productivity from local authorities & state bodies. To return tax money to communities in real and visible forms.

Q.

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

Join with other independents and call for reform of our political system so that it might begin to function as a true and independent Democracy.

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