• Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 29 November 2024 — Resigned
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): International Protection, Electric Vehicles, Prison Service, Health Services, An Garda Síochána

(based on written questions asked by Barry Ward and answered by departments)

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (26 Jun 2025)

“26. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33420/25]”

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Jun 2025)

“115. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the possible provision of public rapid injury clinics, similar to urgent care clinics provided by private insurance suppliers that would only treat cases such as broken bones, cuts and similar minor issues [33419/25]”

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Culture Policy (26 Jun 2025)

“164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on expanding existing supports for community groups to put on cultural events, including exhibitions and concerts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33620/25]”

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• Has spoken in 46 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
• Has spoken in 56 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
• Has received answers to 417 written questions since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 36 times in debates.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 432 times in debates.
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