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Election 2016

Marc MacSharry

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Sligo-Leitrim

Occupation

Senator

Age

42

ELECTED

Biography

A senator since 2002, he previously ran in the 2011 general election but failed to get elected. The current Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on health, he is a former spokesperson on finance and public service.

Question Time

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To succeed in delivering the necessary resources to allow our region perform to its potential.

Q.

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

The relaxation of the party whip to ensure a valid representative democratic Dáil.

Q.

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

I have proven my commitment & sought real change promoting 7 private members bills. In the Dail I can deliver more and make a real difference for our community.

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