• Independent TD for Galway East
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Agriculture Schemes, Abortion Services, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, School Accommodation

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Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

“In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the next weekly division time.”

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (8 May 2024)

“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss funding for youth services in counties Laois and Offaly. Deputy Joe Flaherty - To discuss the increased administrative burden on small and rural-based community employment schemes. Deputy Violet-Anne...”

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2024)

“I welcome the opportunity to speak about housing. I will first wish the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, well in his position. It is the first time I have met him across the floor. As a fellow coming from the west of Ireland, I know he will do his best to bring houses there. I will start with the affordable housing scheme. I spoke to the Ministers, Deputies Michael McGrath and...”

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• Has spoken in 129 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 338 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 491 times in debates — average among TDs.
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