• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
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Seanad: Diesel Laundering: Statements (23 May 2013)

“The Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, is very welcome. I thank him for explaining to us what is going on and the response to it. He provided us with interesting figures. As Senator Jim D’Arcy said, we are keen to encourage him to continue with the work. The issue was first brought to my attention approximately three years ago by a garage owner who was so frustrated at a competitor...”

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

“I question the wisdom of foreign affairs and trade being joined together in the same Department. Trade is important, but when we tie it to foreign affairs, it falls behind. The Tánaiste has been criticised for not going on a trade mission for almost two years following his appointment and for devoting all of his time to foreign affairs.”

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

“Are we losing sight of the importance of trade by having the two areas joined together, particularly given the fact that the Tánaiste is very interested in what is happening at home and is unavailable to travel on trade visits? He is busy with foreign affairs, but perhaps we should allocate more time and attention to trade. Exports have done well in recent years, but they need more...”

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• Has spoken in 143 debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• People have made 3 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average among Senators.
• 10 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Feargal Quinn speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1029 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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