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A candidate for Independent. View party
ELIMINATED
John Walsh
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Marketing consultant
Age
64
Biography

A prominent pro-life campaigner, this is second time running for election after he ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 local elections. He is a self-employed marketing consultant by profession and is a graduate of UCC. He is the convenor of the Waterford Pro-Life campaign.

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

To enable me to restore integrity to Irish politics based on genuine democratic principles and accountability.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To extend cardiac care in Waterford University Hospital to include weekends so that there is 24/7 coverage.

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

To set up a Pre-Natal Hospice Care Unit for parents of unborn children with life limiting conditions.

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