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A candidate for Aontú.
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Pádraig Lenihan
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Occupation
Lecturer in History/Barrister
Biography
Lenihan served in the Irish Army for 14 years before changing careers to become a lecturer in history at the University of Galway. A nephew of former minister Mary O'Rourke, who died recently, he has a strong interest in defence and education.
Question time
Why did you decide to run in this election?
I hope to build up the strength of the Aontú party. I won't be elected but some of my colleagues will and the rest should poll cumulatively enough to get over the 2 per cent that will release state funding.
What do you think is the greatest issue the country faces right now?
Immigration. It is a good thing but you can have too much of a good thing.
What would you like your first speaking time in the Dáil to be about if you get elected?
It won't happen.
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