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Election 2016

Green Party Candidate

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Michael Fitzgerald

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Kerry

Occupation

English language teacher

Age

55

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Biography

An English language teacher, he founded his own school and this is is first time running for election. He is a native of Castlegregory in Kerry and formerly lived and worked in Germany. A graduate of communications from UCC, he lists promoting renewable technologies and developing Kerry's infrastructure as his top priorities.

Question Time

Q.

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

Because of my emphasis on the environment - obviously important for those living and working in Kerry.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Seek to create work opportunities for those suffering from long term unemployment and to alleviate rural isolation

Q.

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

Bring together those who seem to oppose each other; search for common ground and seek to advance from there.

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