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Stephen Donnelly

19
Constituency: Wicklow

Political newcomer Stephen Donnelly is standing as an independent candidate in Wicklow. The 35-year-old from Greystones is a management consultant who currently works for McKinsey & Company. He holds a Masters’ degree in Public Administration and International Development from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. This is his first electoral run.



Policies
  • Renegotiate the EU-IMF agreement, insist that the remaining senior bondholders accept losses, close the zombie banks
  • Create a National Reconstruction Bank, encourage entrepreneurs, cut the costs of doing business
  • Political reform: introduce a mixed list system, introduce a quota for female candidates

 

Did you know?

Donnelly is a trained lifeguard and holds a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do.


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