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A candidate for Fianna Fáil. View party
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Jennifer Murnane-O'Connor
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Full-time councillor
Age
49
Biography

She has been a Carlow county councillor since 2002. She ran unsuccessfully in the 2011 general election and Seanad election. She is the chairperson of the Housing, Recreation & Amenity & Community SPC in Carlow.

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

I’m a hardworking effective and experienced female public representative who delivers and who can deliver even more for the people of Carlow.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Press IDA to utilise M9 to entice major investment in Carlow to MFG. Goods for export & create employment. Promote Carlow IT to university status.

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

Get the HSE to immediately release the €365,000 it has committed to Tir na nÓg Respite House in Carlow town, our only children’s respite centre.

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