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Election 2016

Maurice Quinlivan

Party

Sinn Féin

Constituency

Limerick City

Occupation

Full-time councillor

Age

48

ELECTED

Biography

He ran unsuccessfully for both local and national office before being elected to Limerick City Council in 2009. A councillor since then, he is the Sinn Féin party leader on the council. He was involved in a defamation case against Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea. This led to O'Dea resigning as Minister of Defence.

Question Time

Q.

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

Sinn Féin offer a realistic alternative to the establishment parties. Our policies will put people and the marginalised in society first.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Invest in job creation to deliver economic growth which will create decent jobs with decent pay, and a real commitment to our SME sector.

Q.

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

Restore confidence in politics, I would introduce a law dealing with excessive wages, pensions and perks of our current and past politicians.

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