• Independent Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Frances Black speaks (no more than once per day)

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

“I feel like I am repeating myself here, but I must bring up the freedom flotilla again today. I spoke about it last week. For those who do not know, this is a convoy of ships staffed by doctors, nurses, activists and human rights observers dedicated to breaking the illegal siege of Gaza in order that they can deliver lifesaving food and medical supplies to starving Palestinian civilians....”

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

“I welcome the Minister of State to the House today. I welcome the statements on the horrific flooding that happened in Lough Funshinagh. I am happy to be here today to speak on it in a formal sense. It is an opportunity to express our concern, sympathy and solidarity with the residents who had to evacuate their homes. The broader community is so worried about this. No doubt the Minister...”

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

“Is the question whether I would like to move amendment No. 13.”

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• Has spoken in 49 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 343 times in debates — average among Senators.
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