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Election 2016

Fergus O'Dowd

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Louth

Occupation

TD

Age

67

ELECTED

Biography

First elected as a Louth county councillor in 1979, he ran three times unsuccessfully for national office and served in the Seanad before he was elected to the Dáil in 2002. He is a former Fine Gael spokesperson for environment, heritage and local government and is a former Minister of State with responsibility for the NewERA Project.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am honest, hardworking, truthful.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs.

Q.

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

Create viable jobs plan for constituency involving all state and community groups.

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