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Election 2016

Thomas Pringle

Party

Independent

Constituency

Donegal

Occupation

TD

Age

48

ELECTED

Biography

He was elected to the Dáil for the first time in 2011, serving previously as a Donegal county councillor. A former member of Sinn Féin, he was chairman of the Dáil Technical Group and is currently chairman of the Select Committee on Members' Interests of Dáil Éireann.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am a strong independent voice for Donegal in Dáil Éireann. I want to fight to make Donegal centre stage in government decision making.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To protect the vulnerable, fight against regional inequality and help Donegal overturn decades of neglect by inclusive policy development.

Q.

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

Hold two referenda to keep water in public hands and put economic, social and cultural rights in the constitution ending austerity policies.

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