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Election 2020

Deirdre Geraghty-Smith

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Meath East

Occupation

Councillor and worker in the green energy sector

Age

33

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Biography

Geraghty-Smith has been a councillor on Meath County Council since the 2019 local elections. Her background is in business and economics and she works in the green energy sector.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

This government is failing people. It is time for a change and a vote for me and for FF will guarantee this. I want to take my fight to the Dáil, to represent and deliver for Meath as the county is being left behind.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Securing inward investment and high quality jobs is absolutely key for Meath as the county has experienced a population boom, yet it has been starved of investment under this government.

Q.

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

My first priority would be to progress the Navan Rail Link as a matter of urgency by seeking a feasibility study and getting support and funding for the project. We need sustainable transport solutions that will deliver for people long-term.

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