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Election 2020

Independent Candidate

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John Lyons

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin Bay North

Occupation

Councillor

Age

40

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Biography

Lyons was elected as a People Before Profit councillor in 2011. He moved to become an Independent in January 2019 as part of the Independent Left alliance. He has previously contended for a seat in the Dáil in 2011 and 2016. He was elected as an Independent councillor in May 2019.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I believe we need real change and I don\'t think most of the TDs in this area have lived up to their responsibilities in the role, especially in relation to areas like childcare, transport and education.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Housing. The lack of community and affordable housing is a real issue for people in this constituency. I also want to take real action on climate change.

Q.

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

I would seek to introduce legislation to appeal the Building Heights legislation brought in by Eoghan Murphy in 2018. I would also appeal the housing development legislation brought in by [former Minister for Housing] Simon Coveney.

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