• Social Democrats TD for Cork South West
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Social Media, Disability Services, Health Services, Special Educational Needs

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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2024)

“On the same issue, the EPA stated that even if every measure in the Government's climate action plan was implemented, the reduction in emissions would only be 29% by 2030. As the Taoiseach knows, the legally binding target is 51%. We are no closer to meeting our targets than we were 12 months ago. His colleague Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications was on the defensive...”

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

“I warmly welcome the Palestinian ambassador and everyone in the Gallery. I am proud to stand here with the Palestinian flag raised outside as we officially recognise the State of Palestine. It is more important than ever that we take a stand as a country to make our support for the people of Palestine clear. I was struck by the words of Charlotte Phillips, a Palestinian footballer who...”

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2024)

“The rhetoric is great-----”

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• Has spoken in 98 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 684 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• People have made 0 comments on this TD's speeches — average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 395 times in debates — average among TDs.
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