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Election 2016

Joan Summerville-Molloy

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin South-West

Occupation

Voluntary worker

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Biography

A voluntary worker and community activist in her local area, this is her first time running for election. She is involved locally with a number of organisations in her area, including the Tallaght Hospital Action Group, and is a prominent advocate for people with special needs, having set up a voluntary support group for parents on children with special needs in Perrystown.

Question Time

Q.

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

To bring the voice for the vulnerable in our community, the Children, the Elderly and the those with Disabilities to the Dail. Work now for the future.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Address & re-invest in our community the lack of services for our people. Current facilities do not adequately cater for our communities needs.

Q.

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

BAN Zero Hour contracts. Lobby for a Minister & an Independent Ombudsman for the Elderly and separate one for the disabled.

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