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Election 2020

Independent Candidate

Richard Murray

Party

Independent

Constituency

Dublin South-Central

Occupation

Small business owner

Age

ELIMINATED

Biography

Murray unsuccessfully ran in the 2016 general election and the 2019 local elections. He is a community activist.

Question Time

Why should someone vote for you?

I want to see an increase in pensions for the elderly and improve access to home help hours. I want to ensure that funding allocated for housing actually goes towards housing, and I want to tackle crime in my constituency by increasing the number of Gardaí in the area.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Mental health. There is a very high suicide rate in Dublin South-Central, particularly here in Ballybrack.

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

I want to ensure a government commitment to increasing the old-age pension. I will increase the number of home-help hours and I will ensure that the pension age is not raised.