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Election 2016

Chris Andrews

Party

Sinn Féin

Constituency

Dublin Bay South

Occupation

Full-time councillor

Age

51

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Biography

Elected as TD for Fianna Fáil in 2007, he left the party in 2011 after he failed to get re-elected. He joined Sinn Féin in 2013 and ran successfully for Dublin City Council in 2014. He is the grandson of Todd Andrews, a leading figure in the early days of Fianna Fáil.

Question Time

Q.

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

Because the Sinn Fein policy platform will reverse the inequality this government has created.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Housing, including housing maintenance and homelessness.

Q.

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

End homelessness. Unlikely to be achieved in first 100 days but introduce measures that show commitment to ending homeless crisis.

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