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Election 2020

Sinn Féin Candidate

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Matt Carthy

Party

Sinn Féin

Constituency

Cavan–Monaghan

Occupation

Member of the European Parliament

Age

42

ELECTED

Biography

Carthy has been a Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West constituency since 2014. He was formerly a councillor on Monaghan County Council and Carrickmacross Town Council. He is a member of the European Parliaments' Agriculture & Rural Affairs and Economic & Monetary Affairs Committees.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you?

In every elected role I’ve held since 1999, I’ve worked hard on behalf of those I represent. I’ve always tried to be an effective voice for workers, families and communities.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

The people of Cavan, Monaghan and north Meath deserve better than what successive FF/FG governments have. I will work for a fair deal for family farmers, returning the pension age to 65, the restoration of services at Monaghan Hospital and much more.

Q.

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

If elected I will work hard to deliver on our priority policies, some of which I’ve mentioned above. I will be an accessible TD that will try every day to create a better, fairer and united Ireland

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