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General Election 2016

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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELIMINATED
Fidelma Healy Eames
Party
Fine Gael
Constituency
Galway West
Occupation
Senator and businesswoman
Age
53
Biography

Elected first as a Galway county councillor in 2004, she ran unsuccessfully in three general elections and was elected to the Seanad in 2007. A former member of Fine Gael, she was expelled after she defied the party whip by voting against the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 and is now an independent.

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

I act on #principles that pursue a compassionate, creative Ireland. #Loyal to my voter, I have shown I keep my word even at a personal cost.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Solutions NOW for #GalwayTraffic. Start by implementing subsidised city School Bus transport & a Rail Luas system in the longer term.

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

Initiate a #Transport conference inclusive of stakeholders to implement point 2 above - Solutions for #GalwayTraffic. See Galwaytraffic.ie

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