• Fianna Fail TD for Kerry
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, State Examinations, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, Hospital Appointments Status

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (12 Nov 2025)

“I hear the case the Deputy makes but I am obliged to point out the improvements that have been made, which the Deputy has already articulated. Not everybody is in that space but I have to point out the increases to parent's leave and parent's benefit and all of that, although I absolutely acknowledge that does not meet the needs of every single individual. We are very conscious of the need...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (12 Nov 2025)

“It is finished, is it? The time is up.”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (12 Nov 2025)

“I thank the Deputy very much. Improving access to quality and affordable early learning and childcare is a key priority for Government. Early learning and childcare capacity is increasing. Data from the annual early years sector profile shows the estimated number of enrolments has increased by approximately 19% between 2022 and 2024. However, it appears demand for early learning and...”

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• Has spoken in 24 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 533 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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