Former Fianna Fáil councillor Thomas Clare is contesting the general election in Louth as an independent candidate. Under the Fianna Fail banner, Clare served as member of Louth County from 1999 to 2009. During that time, he was involved in the foundation of Louth Junior County Council, which aims to involve the county's Transition Year students in local politics, and the Mid-Louth Traders Association.

Policies

• Training and education
• The separation of bank debt and sovereign debt
• A viable workable strategy to create and retain jobs

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