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Election 2020

Louise Heavin

Party

Green Party

Constituency

Longford–Westmeath

Occupation

Councillor and architect

Age

31

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Biography

Heavin was elected for the first time to Westmeath County Council in the 2019 local elections. She is a local activist and has been involved in the Together for Yes and Sick of Plastic campaigns. She is a qualified architect in the housing and community sector.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I bring a fresh, new voice to politics in Longford-Westmeath. I will advocate for sustainable transport, secure homes, a just transition and a fair system of healthcare.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

We should be prioritising renovation of properties in town and village centres, creating new housing developments in appropriate locations with access on foot or bike to local schools, shops and amenities.

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 immediately change the way we spend money on transport in this country and allocate 20% of the budget on walking and cycling infrastructure, 50% on public transport and the remaining 30% on roads.

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