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Election 2016

Fianna Fáil Candidate

Seán Fleming

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Laois

Occupation

Age

ELECTED

Biography

Elected first as a TD in 1997, he has retained his seat in every general election since. The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on public expenditure and reform, he is a qualified accountant and a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Question Time

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

I believe the people of Laois know I am an honest, hardworking and upfront TD in the Dáil. I represent the views of my constituents strongly at all times.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To work to increase the number of people employed locally and to ensure Laois benefits strongly from an improvement in the national economy.

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

To introduce real, practical measures to help families with children to overcome financial difficulties with their mortgages, household bills and childcare costs.