• Fine Gael TD for Mayo
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Schools Building Projects, School Transport, Covid-19 Pandemic, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Health Services

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (13 Nov 2025)

“I thank the Deputy for his question. It comes from an accountant and, with the Minister being an accountant, I feel less qualified to answer it but I will do my best. The local enterprise offices, LEOs, are located in 31 local authorities to promote a suite of supports designed to assist small businesses to reduce their costs and become more productive and competitive. The LEOs provide...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (13 Nov 2025)

“I absolutely agree with the points the Deputy raises. Financial literacy is a cornerstone of competitiveness and that is why we have the LEOs ensuring small businesses have the tools to manage their finances effectively. They are on hand to assist at county level, including financial mentoring, training workshops and management development programmes. It is important that owners who want...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (13 Nov 2025)

“I appreciate the concerns the Deputy has raised. For any business owners, it is incumbent on the Government and the LEOs to ensure they are sustainable, have resilience built into their business plan and have access to the mentoring, training and advice that are essential to keeping businesses afloat. Raising the importance of financial literacy and ensuring businesses have access to...”

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• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 269 times in debates — average among TDs.
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