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A candidate for Green Party. View party
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Alexander Cosgrave
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Student
Age
21
Biography

A student of politics and philosophy at UCC this is his first time running for an election. He is a part-time Student's Union officer at the university and is campaigning on issues of country-wide sustainable planning. He also advocates for the lowering of the legal voting age to 16.

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

Because we need new, green, voices in politics, that represent a real change from the status quo, and promote grassroots democracy.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I want to help develop Limerick County into a thriving hub of tourism and rural business, by investing in sustainable rural development.

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

I want to push for the development of the M20, and and table reforms for stronger local government to help people engage with government

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