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Election 2020

Vincent Martin

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Kildare North

Occupation

Councillor and barrister

Age

52

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Biography

Martin was first elected to Kildare County Council in May 2019. He works in Dublin as a practising barrister and lives in Naas. He is a qualified secondary school teacher and the current director of the Public Access to Law Group. Martin is the chairperson of the Kildare branch of the Green Party.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I offer a new progressive green voice for Co Kildare that will fight for real climate action for a safe, sustainable world. I want a transport revolution that puts walking, cycling and public transport at the heart of our community.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

My main priority is to demand that our county receives the urgent and necessary increase in services and facilities to meet the significant increase in our population.

Q.

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

One of my key areas of focus will be transport. Kildare North is Ireland’s largest commuter belt and urgently needs a new approach to public transport... We need to prioritise investment in public transport over road spending by a radio of 2:1.

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