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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELECTED
Simon Harris
Party
Constituency
Occupation
TD and Minister of State
Age
29
Biography

Elected first as a Wicklow county councillor in 2009, he served on the council until he was elected as a TD in 2011. The current Minister of State with special responsibility for the OPW, Public Procurement and International Banking, he is the youngest member of the current Dáil.

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

I work locally and nationally as an effective, proactive & dedicated voice for people throughout Wicklow & East Carlow.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I want to build on the work achieved for Wicklow & East Carlow over the past 5 years: spread the recovery to all areas & ensure we invest in services.

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

Start the process of working towards the next budget - moving towards abolishing USC & equal tax treatment for self-employed & affordable childcare.

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