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General Election 2016

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Election Results
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Back to Dublin South-Central Candidates
A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELECTED
Catherine Byrne
Party
Fine Gael
Constituency
Dublin South-Central
Occupation
TD
Age
59
Biography

She was elected as a Dublin city councillor in 1999. She failed to win a seat in the 2002 general election but she was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. She was previously the Fine Gael spokesperson for older citizens and is a former mayor of Dublin (2005-2006).

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

I am hard-working, honest and committed to my community and those who seek my help.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Job creation and making work pay more than welfare.

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

To provide more social housing units in the city, and to reduce the number of people who are homeless.

connect with Catherine Byrne
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