• Independent TD for Galway West
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): International Protection, Covid-19 Pandemic, Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries, Middle East, Direct Provision System

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Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion on neutrality and the triple lock, which took place on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. On the question, "That the amendment be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.”

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 May 2024)

“Amendments Nos. 37, 38, 57 and 58 are related and will be discussed together.”

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 May 2024)

“Amendments Nos. 41 and 61 are related and will be discussed together.”

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• Has spoken in 553 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 667 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• People have made 1 comment on this TD's speeches — average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 14–15 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") 1515 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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