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Election 2016

Donna Cooney

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Dublin Bay North

Occupation

Entrepreneur

Age

47

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Biography

She served as a councillor between 1996 and 1999 and has contested numerous local elections as well as two general elections. The CEO and founder of a digital game company that makes green-themed games, she has worked as an artist and is an active campaigner in the Green Party.

Question Time

Q.

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

Have loved working with the community for over 20 years to protect and improve. Green creative, innovative solutions to national and international issues.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To protect our natural and built heritage, Dublin bay, seafront, parks and amenities. Provide a safe, sustainable future for all in our community.

Q.

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

Set up community forum with multi-disciplined experts to develop a plan of action. A referendum on public ownership of water and natural resources.

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