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A candidate for Fís Nua. View party
ELIMINATED
Niamh O'Brien
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Activist
Age
34
Biography

This is her first time running in a general election after she ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections, securing 731 first preference votes. She is the leader of the Clare Says No to Water Charges campaign and is an active anti-austerity protester.

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

Nepotism, cronyism and political dynasties. You want change, I want change and I am willing to stand up and protect our fundamental rights.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

There are many! A&E Health, Water, Rates, repossession of family homes, vacant houses left for wealthy hedgefund investors to make profits.

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

Nationalise all natural resources, merge 800 quangos costing E1.3bn a year, decriminalise drugs, use savings for public frontline services

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