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Election 2016

Grace O'Donnell

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Kerry

Occupation

Unemployed

ELIMINATED

Biography

This is her first time running in the general election after she failed to secure a seat in the 2014 local elections. A former Tralee town councillor, she also served as mayor of Tralee and is a former worker with Total Cleaning Supplies.

Question Time

Q.

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

Vote for Grace O’Donnell and I will make sure children, families and taxpayers in Kerry feel the recovery in their pockets.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

My number one priority is to make sure that everyone who wants a job in Kerry will be able to get one.

Q.

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

In my first 100 days I would arrange a major conference highlighting the benefits and opportunities for new ​businesses setting up in Kerry.

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