Biography

Co-opted first onto Louth County Council in 2000, he served as a councillor until 2011 when he was elected to the Dáil on his second attempt. He is the current Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation with special responsibility for Business and Employment. He is also a former mayor of Drogheda.

TheJournal.ie Interview

Question Time

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

I want to ensure everyone shares in the economic recovery through better living standards, better jobs, better opportunities for families.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs. Where workers are paid well, treated decently and respected and entrepreneurs who create the jobs are encouraged and supported.

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

Set up living wage accreditation process and encourage more employers to voluntarily sign up to ensure workers earn enough to live.

Election 2016

Labour Candidate

Ged Nash

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

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

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

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