• Independent Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2024)

“Go raibh maith agat. I must again raise the issue of Gaza and the invasion of Rafah in its southern part. It fills me with so much dread it is hard to articulate at this stage. Rafah is about the size of Limerick city and is now home to more than 1.5 million people who have been displaced from their homes in northern and central Gaza by Israel's murderous invasion. People in Rafah are...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

“I welcome all our witnesses and thank them for their work in this area. I have a few questions about mental health. The reform of mental health services is a key element of Sláintecare. I acknowledge the launch of the HSE my mental health plan, but I would love hear about any further developments in this area, especially those related to treatment. Perhaps one of the witnesses will...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Implementation of Sláintecare Reforms: Department of Health and HSE (8 May 2024)

“I would like to hear a little more about dual diagnosis. I would also love to hear, and if the officials do not have the information on this maybe they could send me some, about families, in particular, that have somebody who might have an eating disorder, and the anxiety, stress and worry around that, or family members who might have an addiction problem or mental health issue. Is any...”

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