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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Paul Clarke
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Business development manager
Age
32
Biography

He ran unsuccessfully in the 2011 general election and the 2014 local elections. A business development manager, he worked with a number of organisations including the National Health Federation Ireland. He campaigns on issues of participatory democracy and reform of the political system.

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

Serving as an Independent for the people I will provide €50,000 from my salary to local clubs, groups and organisations throughout my term.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

As an inclusive leader using my Dáil vote I will provide free and fair local referendums on all major planning and policy-making decisions.

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

End austerity by developing a public banking system in Ireland where interest funds community economic programmes instead of profiting banks.

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