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A candidate for Independent. View party
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Joe Hannigan
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Councillor and publican
Age
58
Biography

Elected on his first attempt as a Tipperary county councillor in 2014, this is his first time running for general election. He is heavily involved with local community groups in his area and is an active member of the GAA. A Tipperary native, he is running in the Offaly constituency as it incorporates parts of north Tipperary.

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

A genuine independent voice, community leader and straight talker. Passionate about reversing the decline of our rural towns and villages.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To put and end to sub standard infrastructure, in particular to fight relentlessly for first class roads and communication systems.

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

To publish a realistic plan for the regeneration of towns and villages by harnessing collective powers of political and business interests.

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