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Election 2016

Catherine Ardagh

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Dublin South-Central

Occupation

Councillor and solicitor

Age

33

ELIMINATED

Biography

She ran unsuccessfully in the 2009 local elections for Dublin City Council before being elected in 2014. A solicitor by profession, she is involved with a number of groups in her local area, including the South Inner City Community Development Association and the Walkinstown Business Association.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am solution driven. As a businesswoman, I’m aware of the daily challenges and I want to be the sensible voice to resolve them.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To address the housing crisis, social inequality and lack of educational support. Investment will lead to job opportunities, better pay and equality.

Q.

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

Push to enact The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill that is in the minister’s drawer. Harmful drinking causes the loss of 88 lives every month.

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