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Election 2016

Mark Wall

Party

Labour

Constituency

Kildare South

Occupation

Councillor and parliamentary assistant

Age

45

RUNNING

Biography

A Kildare county councillor, he was first elected in 2009 and was re-elected in 2014. A former mayor of Kildare, he is the son of outgoing Labour TD Jack Wall and is a member of a number of council committees.

Question Time

Q.

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

I make myself available at all times to assist those that need help. Willing to listen and help everybody with the experience of everyday issues and real solutions.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs: We must ensure that we continue to find the opportunities for those that need it.

Q.

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

Position south Kildare as the best place to create employment but as important the best place to live and raise a family.

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