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Election 2020

Eugene Murphy

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Roscommon–Galway

Occupation

TD

Age

61

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Biography

Murphy was elected to the Dáil in the 2016 general election and was first elected to Roscommon County Council in 1985. He previously worked as a radio presenter/producer for Shannonside Northern Sound for over 20 years. He is a qualified horticulturist.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I remain committed to helping to improve the quality of life for people in rural Ireland which has largely been left behind. We need to build a future where people can live, work and enjoy the many benefits of rural living.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Healthcare and seeing projects such as the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon and the 50-bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe progressing.

Q.

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

I would like to see plans in place for the development of a government programme aimed solely at revitalising rural towns which have been left behind in recent years.

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