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Election 2016

Mike Durkan

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Cavan-Monaghan

Occupation

Account manager

Age

37

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Biography

He has a background in business and marketing and this is his first time running in an election. A member of local community groups in his area, he is a lifetime member of his local GAA club. He lists family, improving healthcare and support for SMEs among his main campaign priorities.

Question Time

Q.

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

I\'m young, motivated and hardworking and aware of the struggles and pressures applied to young families today. If elected I will strive to ease these pressures in practical and real ways.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Employment and support for SME\'s - employment is the answer to almost all of the issues facing Rural Ireland today. Government must support job creation and new and existing SME\'s

Q.

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

Collect and create a coherent database through consultation of all Councillors of all major issues facing the people within my constituency and head to Leinster house to seek, give and deliver solutions to these problems.

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