• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
• Entered the Seanad on 13 September 2007 — General election
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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (27 Nov 2025)

“I thank my colleague Senator McCarthy and welcome the Minister of State. What is going on here is the Nigerian Government is failing to protect its own citizens. It is vital that pressure be put on President Tinubu. I recommend listening to what people like Cardinal John Onaiyekan have said in recent days about what is going on. He points out this is not a Christian-Muslim conflict,...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (27 Nov 2025)

“It is clear the Minister of State is very sympathetic and that the Government is paying attention to this. Perhaps, on occasions like this, the Nigerian ambassador could be called in, specifically because Ireland must claim ownership of this issue, given the strong connections we have.”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Nov 2025)

“I welcome yesterday's announcement from the European Council that agreement has been reached on a Council position on a regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The European Parliament established its position in late 2023. There will be obligations on digital companies to prevent the dissemination of child sexual abuse material and the solicitation of children. National...”

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• Has spoken in 29 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1629 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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