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Election 2016

Emmett O'Brien

Party

Independent

Constituency

Limerick County

Occupation

Councillor, barrister and farmer

Age

36

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Biography

Elected as a Limerick county councillor in 2014 on his first attempt, this is his first time running for national office. A former member of Fianna Fáil, he left the party and ran as an Independent in 2014 after he failed to secure the party nomination. He is a barrister by profession and comes from a farming background.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am a progressive, business-orientated and hard working Independent who will represent the people free from a party whip.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I intend addressing rural crime, conditions at the University Hospital Limerick and commercial and residential vacancies in rural villages.

Q.

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

I would like to be in a very strong negotiating position to deliver for Limerick.

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