• Fianna Fail TD for Longford-Westmeath
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Defence Forces Equipment, Overseas Missions, Defence Forces Operations, Defence Forces Recruitment, Job Creation

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Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2010)

“The current economic climate has impacted the numbers of people travelling globally, not just in Ireland. The US and most European countries are in recession. People have lost their jobs and have seen their living standards fall both at home and abroad. Naturally, that has had an enormous impact on the tourism industry. The CSO statistics published in May last showed that tourism numbers...”

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

“I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Blaney. I am pleased to speak today on the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. Yesterday, I listened with interest to my friend and colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, outline the main provisions of this important Bill. I am very aware of the work of his Department as it impacts on almost every...”

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

“The purpose of the Bill is to reform the law on begging. Many members of the public have complained about begging and will welcome this measure. The current law dates back to 1847 and was deemed to be unconstitutional by the High Court. The Bill before us will outlaw begging accompanied by threats, intimidation, violence or obstruction. It makes begging an offence and carries a penalty of...”

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• Has spoken in 17 debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 65 times in debates — below average among TDs. (Why is this here?)