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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
Deirdre O'Donovan
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Full-time councillor
Age
43
Biography

Elected to South Dublin County Council on her first attempt in 2014, she is the chairperson of the Rathfarnham/Terenure/Templeogue Area Committee. She is also chairperson of the Joint Policing Committee and is running as part of the Independent Alliance.

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

I know the value of money and the true cost of the crash to families and communities. I will bring common sense and basic budgeting to Dáil Éireann.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Parliamentary reform leading to real and responsible representation so that the suffering imposed on my constituency never happens again.

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

Accountability and the redrafting of government contracts so that they are always in favour of those paying, i.e. the Irish taxpayer.

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