• Fine Gael Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

“I rise to raise a number of issues. First, on school transport places, I remind people that the closing date is 26 April. I bring to the attention of those going to primary or secondary school in Limerick city or county that new applicants or those who have changed address since their last application must apply online. That is a really important message to send out. I thank the McManus...”

Seanad: Cost of Doing Business: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

“I thank Senator Carrigy for sharing time. The Minister is so welcome here. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him from here on in on the plight of small and medium businesses. Some 43% of employees are in businesses of under 50 employees. The Small Firms Association is looking for a PRSI rebate. That was discussed before and brought forward by the...”

Seanad: School Enrolments: Motion (17 Apr 2024)

“I know the Minister is under time pressure and has to leave, so I will let her respond now and then we will go to the other speakers.”

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• Has spoken in 90 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 395 times in debates — average among Senators.
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