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A candidate for Fianna Fáil. View party
ELECTED
Charlie McConalogue
Party
Constituency
Occupation
TD
Age
38
Biography

Elected first as a Donegal county councillor in 2009, he was subsequently elected to the Dáil in 2011. He is the current Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills and is the former party Spokesperson on Children.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

Since I was elected to the Dáil in 2011, I have been accessible to people and have raised issues important to them. I want to continue this on their behalf.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Jobs. Donegal is an unemployment blackspot and our lack of viable employment is interlinked with the lack investment in our infrastructure and basic services.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

To get infrastructural projects such as the A5, shelved by this government, back on the table. Accessibility is the key to growth of our economy and our country.

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