• Fine Gael Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 January 2025 — General election
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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

“I thank all the participants. They have all been knowledgeable and the level of expertise in their sectors is evident in their passion. If I am honest, I am fearful of the grid situation at present. I live in west Cork where we have many towns and villages constrained by Uisce Éireann development. It is tough to deal with young families who can no longer build in their towns and...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

“Staying on this point, in Uisce Éireann's delivery process, the big projects can take five to seven years to deliver. That is a fear in terms of timelines. If the level of funding required to solve these 30 areas or additional areas comes through in the national development plan, what is the delivery process timeline for ensuring those 30 areas are covered by electricity?”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

“In my last ten seconds, I will note that, with Uisce Éireann infrastructure, preparatory work was not done for that consultation with local authorities and national bodies with regard to funding. I do not want the same situation to arise with our electricity infrastructure because it is our communities and our young people who will suffer. I am delighted to hear that it is a priority...”

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