Independent councillor Peter Dempsey is contesting the general election in Wicklow. Dempsey has been a member of Arklow Town Council since his election on the first count in 2004. He narrowly missed out on a seat on Wicklow County Council in the June 2009 local elections despite securing over 10 per cent of first-preference votes. This is his first general election.

Policies

• Job creation through stabilisation of small industry, job fairs and a national jobs stimulus package
• Renegotiation of the conditions of the bailout
• Support for the most vulnerable in society including youth, the elderly and the homeless

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