• Independent Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Entered the Seanad on 29 June 2020 — General election
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Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2025)

“Apologies have been received from Deputy Lawlor. He is in the Dáil at the moment but he will be back to chair the meeting at around 12.50 p.m. or 1 p.m. As agreed before we went into public session, we would just like to take a few minutes to remember the people who were killed in the Carrickmines tragedy, which was ten years ago tomorrow. It is very important as a committee that we...”

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (9 Oct 2025)

“I thank the Deputy for his suggestion of a moment's silence. It is important to use that minute to reflect as a committee on the many issues that really impact so many Travellers in Ireland today, such as mental health, accommodation and education. We have to keep raising these issues. We never want to see an instance like Carrickmines ever again. It is important that we remember the...”

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

“I welcome the officials from Tusla to the meeting. I thank them for accepting the invitation of the committee to discuss this important topic. Apologies have been received from Senator Joe O'Reilly. As I said at the beginning of the meeting, Deputy Lawlor is in the Dáil. As the witnesses are within the grounds of Leinster House, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect...”

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• Has spoken in 34 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
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