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Election 2020

Mary Fitzpatrick

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Dublin Central

Occupation

Councillor

Age

50

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Biography

Fitzpatrick was first elected to Dublin Cit Council in 2004. She has worked in the tech sector as a senior sales and marketing executive for over 15 years. She is a founding director of a justice youth diversion programme, a voluntary youth service and a Cabra community policing forum.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

If I am elected I will increase equality in our government by being a new, first time female TD in Dáil Eireann. If I am elected I will be a new TD who brings energy and experience to champion Dublin Central in Dáil Eireann. If I am elected I will vote for and be part of a new fairer government for our country.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

State provision of social and affordable housing so that young people, families and single people can have a secure and affordable place to call home in Dublin Central.

Q.

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

Vote for a new government that prioritises investment in public services and social infrastructure over tax cuts and makes fairness, equality and value for money its guiding principles.

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