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A candidate for Direct Democracy Ireland. View party
ELIMINATED
Michael McDermott
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Technical sales representative
Age
35
Biography

A member of the National Citizens Movement for the past year, this is his first time running for an election. He is a prominent campaigner against water charges and is involved in anti-austerity protests.

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

A vote for me is a vote for real democracy to be given back into the hands of the Irish people through the introduction of direct democracy.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Stop home evictions and offer real solutions to fix the homeless crisis. Abolish the property tax. Seek a mortgage write down from the banks.

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

I will restore direct democracy and political recall back into the Irish constitution giving the power back to the citizens of Ireland.

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