• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

“I highlight a situation that has been developing further over the past week in our universities. I am a National University of Ireland Senator. I rarely speak about the universities exclusively but, right now, they are at the centre of some of the debate and activism we are seeing from the public demanding action in respect of Gaza and in terms of international human rights and...”

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

“I move amendment No. 42: In page 12, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(h) in co-operation with An tÚdarás, promote, support and develop tangible plans to end precarious work in the higher education sector;”. I withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to reintroduce it on Report Stage.”

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

“I move amendment No. 44: In page 12, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: “(k) to promote and support the development of public-public partnerships in accordance with section 50;”. Amendment No. 44 will introduce a new function which will require that the agency will "promote and support the development of public-public partnerships in accordance with...”

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• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1837 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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