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Election 2020

Sarah Durcan

Party

Social Democrats

Constituency

Dublin Bay South

Occupation

Associate director of Science Gallery International

Age

43

ELIMINATED

Biography

Durcan was a lead organiser in the #WakingTheFeminists campaign focusing on gender equality in theatre. She is the associate director of Science Gallery International. She has served on the board of the Abbey Theatre and as arts manager of the Dublin Theatre Festival. She has a degree in communications and a Masters in arts management. She is originally from Mayo and has been living in Dublin for 25 years.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I’ve a track record of driving social and systemic change, and getting things done – working for equality in the arts, and empowering young people.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Social democracy is all about improving quality of life for everyone, enhancing community, culture and the economy - which means tackling our housing crisis; ensuring better healthcare and transport; and taking action on climate justice.

Q.

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

I would bring in urgent measures to tackle the healthcare and housing crisis – including immediately legislating for a nationwide rent-freeze and move to establish a National Housing Delivery Agency to work as a project management based approach to the delivery of affordable housing.

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