• Fine Gael Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

“I want to raise a number of issues, primarily in light of the decision that was made by the Taoiseach correctly to issue an apology to the families of the Stardust victims. In that context, one issue I have raised on a number of occasions in this Chamber is the lack of action by the Government and successive Governments with regard to the victims of thalidomide, who have been waiting a much...”

Seanad: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2024)

“The section creates the right for people to be compensated in circumstances where there is a breach of their right to have proceedings dealt with "within reasonable time". I have two questions about "reasonable time". I know that later in this section, there is an expansive definition in section 11(4) of what factors will be considered for what constitutes "reasonable time". The Bill...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

“I have heard what the Minister said about it not being in our interest to go it alone and I very much agree. Some commentators on this say it will cede our sovereignty with regard to immigration and asylum issues. How does the Minister address that argument? Will she confirm that it is not the case? If it is the case, will she explain to what extent and how it is the case?”

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• Has spoken in 45 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 375 times in debates — average among Senators.
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