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Election 2016

Fianna Fáil Candidate

Fiona O'Loughlin

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Kildare South

Occupation

Councillor and teacher

ELECTED

Biography

Elected to Kildare County Council in 1999, she has been a member since. She is a primary school teacher by profession and works now as a Special Olympics public representative. A former mayor of Kildare, she is involved with a number of local organisations in her area.

Question Time

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

A passionate local activist with a national vision. My record speaks of integrity, commitment, honesty and hard work, caring for the most vulnerable in society.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

That everyone would have a safe and secure home with access to affordable quality childcare, education and healthcare, earning a good living in a rewarding job.