• Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 29 November 2024 — Resigned
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Middle East, Departmental Staff, An Garda Síochána, International Protection, Electric Vehicles

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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Naval Service (4 Nov 2025)

“I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for coming to the House to deal with this important issue, which relates to the progression of a naval base at Dún Laoghaire. The Minister of State will be aware that in recent years Ireland has procured two coastal patrol vessels from the New Zealand navy. These are in the possession of the Irish Naval Service. One of them, the LÉ...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Naval Service (4 Nov 2025)

“I am glad to hear that work is continuing apace. I am glad to hear there is an agreement in principle. We have an opportunity here and one of the things we are lucky to have as a State is a team of committed people, not just in Óglaigh na hÉireann but specifically in the Naval Service. We do need to make it into a navy. We need to give it the equipment and the personnel...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (4 Nov 2025)

“11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59372/25]”

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• Has spoken in 83 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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• Has received answers to 930 written questions since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 67 times in debates.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 432 times in debates.
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