• Fine Gael Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 January 2025 — General election
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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (12 Feb 2026)

“I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, for being here with us this morning. I am seeking an urgent update from the Minister for education on the ongoing National Council for Special Education, NCSE, review of the special needs assistant, SNA, scheme. I refer in particular to the very real and immediate consequences the review is having on schools, children and teachers across...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (12 Feb 2026)

“I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter. I appreciate this is not within his portfolio. I note the content of the response. I do not feel that it particularly provides many answers. The 45% increase in SNA allocation since the 2020-21 school year is well and good, but what will that figure be when we are back for the 2026-27 school year, when all of these...”

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage (12 Feb 2026)

“I thank the Minister for his detailed explanation of the Bill. What the Government is doing in this Bill is striking a balance between improving security of tenure for tenants and encouraging more private investment into the rental market. I will look at some of the facts about this Bill. I know there is a lot of concern out there, particularly among smaller landlords and accidental...”

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