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Election 2016

Declan Burke

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin South-West

Occupation

Market research administrator

Age

22

ELIMINATED

Biography

He ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections and a 2014 by-election. A graduate of journalism and visual media, he was formerly affiliated with the People's Convention (CPPC) and works in the market research industry as an administrator.

Question Time

Q.

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

I am a young, enthusiastic and hardworking person, who understands the problems that working people have undergone over the last few years.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Ensuring that every person in the constituency has a fair and decent standard of living and that working people are rewarded for their efforts through a fair tax system.

Q.

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

I would like to attempt to introduce bills that would see the end of USC, public sector pension levy and water charges.

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