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Election 2020

Richard O'Donoghue

Party

Independent

Constituency

Limerick County

Occupation

Councillor and self-employed contractor

Age

49

ELECTED

Biography

O'Donoghue has been a member of Limerick City and County Council since first elected in 2014. He was a member of Fianna Fáil until he resigned from the party in 2015. He unsuccessfully ran as an Independent candidate in the 2016 general election. He was re-elected as an Independent candidate in the 2019 local elections.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

I am a voice for Limerick - I’m self employed all my life, on the ground, so I know the cost of living in Limerick and I understand the lack of government investment in the area.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Housing - there is huge lack of housing in Limerick, but a massive amount of derelict houses. I want to reuse the stock we already have.

Q.

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

Get vulnerable families that have been neglected by the state into a safe environment.

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