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Election 2016

Independent Candidate

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Fidelma Healy Eames

Party

Independent

Constituency

Galway West

Occupation

Senator and businesswoman

Age

53

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Biography

Elected first as a Galway county councillor in 2004, she ran unsuccessfully in three general elections and was elected to the Seanad in 2007. A former member of Fine Gael, she was expelled after she defied the party whip by voting against the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 and is now an independent.

Question Time

Q.

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

I act on #principles that pursue a compassionate, creative Ireland. #Loyal to my voter, I have shown I keep my word even at a personal cost.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Solutions NOW for #GalwayTraffic. Start by implementing subsidised city School Bus transport & a Rail Luas system in the longer term.

Q.

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

Initiate a #Transport conference inclusive of stakeholders to implement point 2 above - Solutions for #GalwayTraffic. See Galwaytraffic.ie

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