• Fine Gael Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Entered the Seanad on 29 June 2020 — General election
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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Further and Higher Education Sectors: Discussion (19 Nov 2020)

“It is good to meet Professor Ó Néill and Mr. Hannigan. I want to echo what speakers have already said about recognising the spirit of co-operation between Letterkenny IT and Magee campus, which is very important, and about the shared island unit commitments, "New Decade, New Approach" and the medical school. Many of the questions I want to ask have already been touched on. What...”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2020)

“Families and people woke up to the news today that Dublin Zoo faces an uncertain future. This is sad but understandable in the circumstances. The zoo is a magical place for children. While it is important for domestic and international tourism and it is a major employer, it is part of the fabric of family life, particularly where I live in Dublin 15. Many families have annual passes and...”

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

“Last week I spoke about directors of nursing in nursing homes. These directors have years of experience doing assessments for tests for all of the other viral infections except Covid-19 but must go through GPs who do not necessarily visit homes every day. While I might call my GP and organise a test quite quickly, directors of nursing cannot do so. I can also call my out-of-hours service...”

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