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A candidate for Sinn Féin. View party
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Darren O'Rourke
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Full-time councillor
Age
35
Biography

He ran unsuccessfully in the 2013 by-election before being elected as a Meath county councillor in 2014. He has degrees in biomedical science and has worked as a medical scientist in the past. He is a former policy advisor to Sinn Féin health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin.

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

I'm experienced & committed. I stand for fairness & equality. I will join a strong SF team to ensure that ordinary people have a voice in the Dáil.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To ensure a recovery that is real and that is fair. Right2Change principles provide a template. Decent work, housing, health, education. Change.

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

Help introduce a fair budget - scrap water charges & family home tax; significant investment in housing & health; shift tax burden over €100k.

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