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Election 2016

Maureen O'Sullivan

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin Central

Occupation

TD

Age

64

ELECTED

Biography

She was first elected in a 2009 by-election after the death of Independent TD Tony Gregory, billing herself as the "Gregory Candidate". She was re-elected in 2011 and is a member on the Dáil Technical Group. Recently, she has campaigned against the water charges and the lack of adequate housing in Ireland.

Question Time

Q.

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

A vote for the independent community voice continuing the legacy of Tony Gregory; committed to justice, fairness and equality.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Stop corporate entities being given a free ride to evade and avoid tax while normal working families have been hit with so many types of austerity measures.

Q.

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

Continue seeking human rights-based budgets that take into account the social impact of government decisions on people of all incomes.

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