• Green Party TD for Dublin South East
• Minister, Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (since 14 Jun 2007)
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Grant Payments, Schools Building Projects, Health Services, Human Rights Issues, Hospital Services

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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

“Senators will appreciate the significant number of concessions I offered by way of amendment. I have consistently pointed out that this legislation is not intended to be harmful to dog breeding in Ireland. It is my firm belief that this Act will be seen in the long run as beneficial to the industry by enhancing its reputation at home and abroad. However, to further allay any concerns, I...”

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

“The idea behind the review is that we engage positively with stakeholders who include those who are involved with the breeding establishments, the Irish Greyhound Board and, most importantly, the welfare organisations. It is the firm view of the welfare organisations that tattooing for traceability purposes is not the best or the cheapest way. I will be very anxious to establish after...”

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

“Yes. Tattooing is done for a reason, as discussed in the Dáil. We want to establish a database, to which we will refer when dealing with other amendments, in order that a tattoo could be used to trace a dog. Senators may have seen media reports on “Six One News” about a stray greyhound, the origins of which could not be traced because the tattoo had faded. This would not occur with...”

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• Has spoken in 95 debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• People have made 12 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 584 times in debates — well above average among TDs. (Why is this here?)