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A candidate for Labour. View party
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Pamela Kearns
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Councillor and pre-school owner
Age
56
Biography

First elected to South Dublin County Council in 2009, she was re-elected in 2014 but failed to secure a Dáil seat in a 2014 by-election. She was deputy mayor of SDCC in 2011 and is engaged in community activism in her local area.

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

Vote for me and I will work tirelessly, using rational arguments and consensus building for the interests, goals and values of the people of DSW.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

My priority is to continue the job of restoring prosperity, stability and opportunity for education, work and security for young and old in DSW.

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

Keep my promise to the people of DSW to prioritise improved childcare and retirement supports and deal with the issue of zero-hour contracts.

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