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Election 2016

Renua Ireland Candidate

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Frank Cronin

Party

Renua Ireland

Constituency

Dún Laoghaire

Occupation

Chartered accountant

Age

53

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Biography

The CEO of IPC Digital Media and a former chief executive of Newstalk and the Sunday Tribune, this is his first foray into politics. He is board member of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and this is his first time being affiliated with a political party.

Question Time

Q.

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

We need more business people in the Dáil we have enough retired teachers already. It is time for new.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Develop Dún Laoghaire into a bustling town centre, Dalkey into a beautiful town and Blackrock into a vibrant food and drink centre.

Q.

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

Stop once and for all the madness that is proposed for Dún Laoghaire harbour.

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