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A candidate for Sinn Féin. View party
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Kathryn Reilly
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Senator
Age
27
Biography

She was elected to the Industrial and Commercial panel of the Seanad in 2011 after she failed to win a seat in the 2011 general election. She is currently the youngest member of the Oireachtas having been elected at age 22. She previously worked as a parliamentary assistant to former Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan.

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

I’m young, enthusiastic, qualified and capable. I have an excellent record in the Seanad & could positively effect change working in an enhanced SF Dáil team.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

I’d like to see the Holy Family School in Cootehill receive funding for new accommodation.

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

Raise local issues like North-South Interconnector & concentrate on equality for young people - adequate employment, social welfare, access to education etc.

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