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Election 2020

Independent Candidate

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Trudy Leyden

Party

Independent

Constituency

Clare

Occupation

Unemployed

Age

41

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Biography

Leyden is a former activist for Fine Gael but was not selected for the party election ticket. She has a degree and Masters in politics. She most recently worked in finance. She is a trained tutor and a former leader of the Ennis Girl Guides.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I want people to vote for me because I am highly qualified. My BA and MA are both in politics. I am very diplomatic, empathetic and have built up good relations in my community.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

My vision for my constituency is well-populated, thriving, multi-cultural villages and towns with a strong emphasis on tourism and the arts with strong industrial zones.

Q.

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

One thing I would like to do in my first one hundred days would be to get the ball rolling on legislation to recognise parental alienation as a form of child abuse.

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