• Independent Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2018)

“I second the motion.”

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

“I move recommendation No. 12:In page 134, line 22, to delete "7A" and substitute "7A, 8(4)". I am speaking on behalf of Senator Higgins. Recommendations Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, relate to proposed VAT changes. Senator Higgins asked me to say that she is disappointed it has been ruled out of order. We will withdraw it and consider resubmitting it on Report Stage.”

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

“I move recommendation No. 20:In page 146, after line 36, to insert the following:“Report on impact of Irish Real Estate Investment Funds on residential property prices 64. The Minister for Finance shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before both Houses of the Oireachtas a report—(a) on the impact of Irish Real Estate Funds and the Real Estate...”

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• Has spoken in 47 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") 122 times in debates — below average among Senators.
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