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A candidate for People Before Profit. View party
ELIMINATED
Shane Laird
Party
EU alliance
European Anti-Capitalist Left
Constituency
Biography

Laird is a political activist and anti-fascist who has lived in Cork city for 16 years. He campaigned for the same-sex marriage referendum and worked to counter far-right rallies outside libraries in recent months. He has also campaigned to protect workers' rights, fight the rising cost of living, and protect public spaces.

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