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A candidate for Irish Democratic Party. View party
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Ken Smollen
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Retired Garda
Age
55
Biography

A retired member of An Garda Síochána, he served for 30 years and this is his first time running for an election. He is one of the founding members of the Irish Democratic Party, which advocates for participatory democracy in governance. He is involved with helping people facing repossession to stay in their homes.

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

Every citizen of voting age in my constituency will be able to take part in the decision making process by voting for me.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Social housing, health, mortgage distress, small business, elderly, crime and so much more in our very disadvantaged constituency.

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

To help introduce real change for our country as part of a participatory system of democracy that includes all of our people.

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