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Election 2016

Ian Noel Smyth

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Dublin Central

Occupation

Architect

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Biography

An architect by profession, this is his first time running for general election after he ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections. He is campaigning on a platform of creating communities with proper housing and local supports and services and is an active campaigner for a cleaner more sustainable environmental policy.

Question Time

Q.

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

Going in a Green direction with a sustainable economic model representing the people, is a better, fairer & a more secure future for Dublin City.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Decent Housing. encourage adaptation & futureproofing of our own homes, provide accommodation in social, truly affordable and cooperative housing models

Q.

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

Bring an immediate end to new homelessness in Dublin City and help the most vulnerable in our society. \'A Nation\'s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members\'

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