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Election 2016

Mailo Power

Party

Renua Ireland

Constituency

Waterford

Occupation

Hotelier

Age

55

ELIMINATED

Biography

The owner and manager of the Athenaeum House Hotel, this is her first time running for election. She is a founding member of the Winterval Christmas Festival and is a previous chairperson of the Inaugural OCS Irish Paralympic Awards.

Question Time

Q.

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

Waterford has been eroded under austerity. I will stand up for the people and will work to restore our city status hijacked in the year of our 1100 anniversary.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs, Waterford has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, creating additional employment and maintaining existing jobs is my number one priority.

Q.

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

I will work to improve services at the University Hospital Waterford, and fight for 24/7 cardiac care for the South-East.

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