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Biography
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Defence, he is the chairman of the Dáil Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions. He was elected in 2011, having ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the 2002 and 2007 general elections. Prior to his election he was a Donegal County Councillor and served as Deputy Mayor of Donegal from 2010 to 2011.
Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?
I and the rest of Sinn Féin will pioritise investment in public services and putting money back into the pockets of those worst affected by austerity.
What is your number one priority for your constituency?
The interconnected issues of investment, job creation and economic recovery.
What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?
Implement Sinn Féin's alternative budget proposals for 2016 as published in October of 2015.
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