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Election 2016

Eric Byrne

Party

Labour

Constituency

Dublin South-Central

Occupation

TD

Age

68

ELIMINATED

Biography

A long-standing politician, he was first elected as a councillor in 1985. He has been elected to the Dáil and lost his seat on a number of occasions and was most recently elected in 2011. He is on the board of Crumlin Children’s Hospital, and is a director of Treasure Tots Community Childcare, Ballyfermot.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am asking for your Number 1 vote so that I can continue to put my years of experience in the Dáil and on the council to use to fight for you and your family.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Ensuring that our recovery is maintained and that as many people as possible can get back to work, in a well-paid and secure job.

Q.

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

I would like to see moves being made to have a referendum on the repeal of the Eighth Amendment, something which I believe should be done sooner rather than later.

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