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Election 2016

David Lloyd

Party

Direct Democracy Ireland

Constituency

Wexford

Occupation

Electrician

Age

40

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Biography

This is his first time running for a general election after he ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections. An electrician by profession, he is heavily involved in the anti-water charges protests as well as other protest groups in his area and advocates for a new form of political governance called direct democracy.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am a new candidate and am not tainted by corruption. Ireland needs to have a government that is accountable to the people.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs and housing. For too long the south east has been ignored by governments - whether it has been public transport, infrastructure or public services.

Q.

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

Stop the payment of our odious debt and burn the bondholders, as well as have a referendum on our political system in the form of a citizens initiative.

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