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A candidate for Renua Ireland. View party
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Jo O'Brien
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Computer scientist
Biography

A former lecturer in Waterford IT, this is her first time running for election. She has an M. Sc in computer science and has worked on software systems in the UK and the USA. She is focussing a lot in her campaign on reforming Ireland's tax system and introducing a flat-tax, in line with her party's broader principles.

Question time
The candidate is yet to respond to The Journal's pre-election questions.
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