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Election 2020

Norma Burke

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin Bay South

Occupation

Media worker

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Biography

Burke is a filmmaker, radio broadcaster and social media manager. She tried to contest the 2018 presidential election under the name Bunty Twuntingdon-McFuff. She previously worked for various film companies in the UK and has lived in Ireland for six years now. She focuses on SMEs, the social economy and future-proofing Ireland.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

In the jobs market, we hire the best person for the job but in politics all too often people just default to tired party affiliations. I’m a dynamic person who gets things done and a fresh independent voice for Dublin Bay South who is all about policies, not politics.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Representing my constituents is my number one priority. When I lived in Dublin Bay South and contacted all my TDs, only one ever got back to me. I pledge to get back to anyone who contacts me within 48 hours.

Q.

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

As an independent I’d be of course able to bring forward Private Members\' Bills and have a number of suggestions.To bring fairness to politics I want rules to end landlords voting on housing and an end to TDs hiring relatives.

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