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Seanad: Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (8 Jul 2025)

“I will be brief. I am representing my colleague, Senator Gallagher, who is on his way here but may not make it in time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, to the House and thank him for his comprehensive contribution on the motion. Fianna Fáil fully supports the motion. I agree with Senator Kelleher on the difficulties with putting in place CCTV systems to, for...”

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

“I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I am sorry I was late but I listened to them on the phone. Ms Ní Bhriain stated: I feel a particular responsibility to mothers, family members of Defence Forces personnel, teenagers and former peacekeepers, who shared their stories with me ... [conveying] genuine fear at what may lie if [the Government abolish the] triple lock. In her...”

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

“Okay. It is important then that Mr. Kelly realise the fact the people who stand for election put themselves forward. In every election, there are hundreds of people who put themselves forward, whether at local or national level. Some are successful and most are not, but at least they try. I suggest Mr. Kelly try it some time before he makes those comments about public representatives. ...”

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• Has spoken in 9 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 600 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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