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Election 2016

Leo Varadkar

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Dublin West

Occupation

TD and Minister

Age

36

ELECTED

Biography

First entering politics as a Fingal county councillor in 2003, he was elected to the Dáil in 2007 and has been a TD since. The current Minister for Health, he is the previous Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport and is a former party spokesperson on enterprise, trade and employment.

TheJournal.ie Interview

Question Time

Q.

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

I want to continue to campaign for employment, protect green spaces, and to ensure the community is finally provided with the services it needs.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Ensure that work pays, put money back in people’s pockets which will result in more revenue to invest in schools, hospitals and public transport in the area.

Q.

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

With Fine Gael's long-term economic plan we can ensure that the community is provided with the services it needs after years of neglect.

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