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Election 2016

Una Dunphy

Party

AAA-PBP

Constituency

Waterford

Occupation

Teacher

Age

48

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Biography

A teacher to early school leavers, this is her first time running for election. She is an active trade unionist and currently president of the Waterford Council of Trade Unions. She is also a prominent activist in the Right2Water and Repeal the 8th campaigns.

Question Time

Q.

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

I represent change to a jaded political system which has favoured the haves over the have-nots, culminating now in critical poverty levels.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To tackle austerity measures including Irish Water - stop haemorrhaging money into this useless quango. Also, 24/7 cardiac care for the south-east.

Q.

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

Declare a housing emergency to deal with the crisis now. Use Nama properties ahead of placing modular prefabs in disadvantaged areas.

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