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A candidate for Fine Gael. View party
ELIMINATED
Gabrielle McFadden
Party
Fine Gael
Constituency
Longford–Westmeath
Occupation
Senator
Age
52
Biography

McFadden has been a Senator since 2016. She was elected to the Dáil in a 2014 by-election but did not retain the seat in the 2016 general election. She has held the positions of government Chief Whip and defence spokesperson in the Seanad. She previously served on Westmeath County Council and worked as a bank official.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you?

Straight-talking, hard working and honest, I have a passion for my home place and a strong record in delivering real results.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Continuing to build on the progress made in the Midlands in the areas of jobs, tourism, infrastructure, broadband and policing.

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

I have been working on a Private Members Bill to set up an independent pay commission for the Defence Forces and would like to put that to the Houses of the Oireachtas.

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