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Election 2016

Mary White

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Dublin Rathdown

Occupation

Senator and businesswoman

Age

71

ELIMINATED

Biography

She was first elected to the Industrial and Commercial panel of the Seanad in 2002 and has served since. She is the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on jobs, enterprise and innovation in Seanad Éireann. A businesswoman outside of politics, she co-founded Lir Chocolates in 1987.

Question Time

Q.

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

As a co-founder of Lir Chocolates and a senator since 2002, I\'m a proven achiever who\'ll fight to improve the quality of life of my constituents.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To inspire hope and belief through my actions as a TD that it is possible to change things for the better.

Q.

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

To reduce the fear and reality of crime in the area by tangible evidence of more garda resources and focus on co-operation with the communities.

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