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

Labour Candidate

Ciarán Lynch

Party

Labour

Constituency

Cork South-Central

Occupation

Age

ELIMINATED

Biography

The chairperson of the Banking Inquiry, he was first elected to the Dáil in 2007. Previously, he was a Cork city councillor from 2004 to 2007 and is the former chairperson of the Oireachtas Finance Committee.

Question Time

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

I believe in hard work & my work has helped restore stability & growth, improve public services, to make our communities better places in which to live & raise a family.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

My priority is to ensure Cork is the driver of economic growth for the south, a place for business, employment, educational opportunities & a destination for visitors.

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

Delivering social housing provision & support and ensuring working people have the opportunity to buy a home of their own in an affordable and sustainable way.