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A candidate for Green Party. View party
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Fergal Smith
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Professional surfer and organic grower.
Age
28
Biography

A professional surfer and the founder of a community farm, this is his first time running for an election. He toured the world as a professional surfer for years before returning to Ireland and founding a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. He lists the environment as his top priority and is a campaigner on green issues.

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

I will do whatever it takes to look after our environment ensuring our children grow up in a healthy world.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Looking after our environment. If we look after our land we have solutions for every major problem: jobs, agriculture, floods, tourism.

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

Would listen to the advice of the world's experts on how to tackle the changing climate and implement their suggestions.

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