• Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South Central
• Former Fianna Fail Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 29 November 2024 — Resigned
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Assisted Decision-Making, Special Educational Needs, Departmental Data, Rail Network, Bus Services

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Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2025)

“It is very welcome to see the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025, also known as the right to be forgotten Bill, now before the House on Second Stage. It is a significant moment for cancer survivors across Ireland and for all those who have campaigned for fair treatment when it comes to access to mortgage protection and financial products following a cancer diagnosis. It is also a meaningful...”

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

“Before proceeding, I welcome the Norwegian ambassador, H.E. Mr. Aslak Brun, to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.”

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

“Before I call Deputy Quinlivan, I welcome our guests from Cavan. They are the guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Niamh Smyth.”

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• Has spoken in 27 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.
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• Has received answers to 73 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") 7 times in debates.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 285 times in debates.
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