• Fine Gael TD for Meath East
• Entered the Dáil on 28 March 2013 — Byelection
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Wind Energy Guidelines, Nursing Home Services, Departmental Expenditure, Hospital Waiting Lists, Road Tolls

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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Apr 2024)

“I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 252 together. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including for the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am committed to...”

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Apr 2024)

“My Department endeavours to process applications as quickly as possible. However, processing times may vary due to a number of factors, such as the number of applications on hand, individual circumstances, the complexity of applications, whether further information is required, and the resources available. The immigration services of my Department utilises the resources available in order...”

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (25 Apr 2024)

“The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Applicants are required to have 5 years reckonable residence in the State prior to making an...”

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• Has spoken in 54 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 38 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Helen McEntee speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 700 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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