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A candidate for Green Party. View party
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Gearóid Fitzgibbon
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Company founder and community organiser
Age
40
Biography

A community development officer with the North Tipperary Leadership Partnership, this is his first time running for general election. He is a local activist in his area and is involved with a number of community groups and is a founder of the Tipperary Green Business Network.

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

Trained community worker with a masters degree in social sciences. Policies should be based on socio-economic research not political favouritism.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I want to make Tipperary Ireland’s most energy-independent county by 2030. Support community ownership of solar, wind & other renewables.

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

Bring in a bill to our parliament that sets local authorities defined energy efficiency and renewable targets for their areas

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