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A candidate for Labour.
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ELECTED
Joan Burton
Party
Constituency
Occupation
TD, Tánaiste and Minister
Age
66
Biography
She was first elected to the Dáil in 1992, before losing her seat in 1997. She regained it in 2002 and has been a TD since. The Tánaiste and current Minister for Social Protection, she is also the leader of the Labour Party and has held a number of junior minister portfolios throughout her political career.
Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?
Labour will stand up for working people, by sustaining the recovery and using the strong economy to build a decent society.
What is your number one priority for your constituency?
To secure the recovery and ensure that every person, family and community in Dublin West feels the benefits.
What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?
It’s not about any ‘one thing’. I’ll continue standing up for working people, not just for the first 100 days, but for the next five years.
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