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Election 2020

Green Party Candidate

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Pauline O'Reilly

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Galway West

Occupation

Councillor

Age

45

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Biography

O'Reilly was first elected to Galway City Council in 2019. She is a qualified solicitor. She is the Green Party spokesperson for children and youth affairs. She is currently a stay-at-home parent to her two children and works with local and national community groups.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

We have never had a more urgent need for real green representation in the Dáil. Being green is about the earth and about our right to a decent quality of life.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

The things that make our lives better, such a protecting nature, homes for all and better transport, are also what save the planet.

Q.

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

Work to set up collaboration with other politicians to achieve a strong path to achieving climate action and true social justice.

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