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Election 2020

Fine Gael Candidate

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Colm Burke

Party

Fine Gael

Constituency

Cork North-Central

Occupation

Senator

Age

63

ELECTED

Biography

Burke has served as a Senator since 2016. He is the Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on health. He was an MEP for Ireland South from 2007 to 2009. He was a member of Cork City Council from 1995 to 2007. He also served as Lord Mayor of Cork from 2003 to 2004. He is a qualified solicitor.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

As Senator, former MEP and Lord Mayor, I have a proven track record, ensuring that the interests of Cork and Ireland have been protected locally, nationally and in Europe

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Health - I want to see a new elective hospital for Cork.

Q.

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

Re-introduce the Professional Home Care Bill I previously proposed to the Seanad in 2016.

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