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General Election 2016

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Election Results
Election News
Back to Carlow-Kilkenny Candidates
A candidate for Fianna Fáil. View party
ELECTED
Bobby Aylward
Party
Fianna Fáil
Constituency
Carlow-Kilkenny
Occupation
TD
Age
60
Biography

He was a member of Kilkenny County Council from 1992 until his election to the Dáil in 2007. He lost his seat at the 2011 general election but regained it at a by-election in May 2015. He also works as a farmer.

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

I believe I am a strong voice for rural Ireland, in particular agriculture and the regeneration of rural towns.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Social housing and rural crime.

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

I would introduce a Private Members Bill increasing garda presence in rural communities and seek to increase investment in rural enterprise.

connect with Bobby Aylward
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