Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Election 2016

Paula Flanagan

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Donegal

Occupation

Community development worker

Age

47

ELIMINATED

Biography

A worker in the community sector for over 20 years, this is her first time running for election. She has an Msc in sustainable development and specialises in community education and awareness. She is involved with a number of local organisations in her area and volunteers with a local animal charity.

Question Time

Q.

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

With 20 years in the community sector I have seen first hand how those without a voice are excluded. I will ensure those voices are heard.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Creating employment through a green economy will have knock on effects on youth employment, infrastructure and lifting people out of poverty.

Q.

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

I intend hosting a stakeholder conference on the way forward for Donegal. I will fund this myself and include people from all sectors.

Connect with Paula Flanagan

Latest Election News

'Do not underestimate us,' Trump warns North Korea on his election anniversary
THE WINNERS: These are all the TDs that have been elected
Katie Hopkins has been invited back on the Late Late this week to talk about Trump
15 very Irish responses to Donald Trump running for President
"I'll move to Canada": Americans are getting really (really) sick of this election
Hillary Clinton has taken a huge lead in the race for the White House
Everything you need to know about one of the most exclusive elections in Ireland
QUIZ: Were you paying attention to the general election?
Jack Chambers has taken some heat on social media, but public figures get criticised all the time
Julien Mercille
Some Fine Gael TDs want a deal with Fianna Fáil - but lots of them just don't want to talk about it
TD's wildly popular election video taken off YouTube over copyright dispute
The Fianna Fáil surge: How this new TD upset the odds in Enda's backyard