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Election 2020

Peter Reid

Party

Social Democrats

Constituency

Galway East

Occupation

Web and graphic designer

Age

63

ELIMINATED

Biography

Reid joined the Social Democrats in 2016 and was involved in the campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment in 2018. He has lived in Kinvara for nearly 20 years. He was also part of a successful campaign to retain a local secondary school Seamount College.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I intend to make positive changes for a better environment and a fairer society. The current three TDs in this constituency were all on the other side in the Repeal referendum, meaning there was no representation for the majority of voters. It is the same on many other crucial issues.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Much better public transport for all, including an affordable, reliable bus system and proper cycling infrastructure.

Q.

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

Tackle the total lack of provision for housing, declare it an emergency and invest massively in local authority building of homes.

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