• Independent Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 10 October 2014 — Byelection
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2025)

“In July 2026, we take over the Presidency of the European Union. The media has been rife with speculation in respect of our ability to provide security for the Presidency. The decimation of the Defence Forces is something I have spoken on for 11 years in this Chamber. There are green shoots and hopeful signs in some parts of the Defence Forces. Can we imagine the embarrassment in Ireland...”

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2025)

“It is my experience that most radio stations now delay the broadcast so there is a lag between the time someone speaks and the time listeners hear it. I agree with Senator McDowell with respect to some of the live debate programmes on television. They are set up with people with specific views. The one that bothers me is that we have a growing tradition of protest in this country....”

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2025)

“The Minister adverted to the man of straw who has no means making defamatory statements and everyone having recourse to the courts. Let us be honest about it: people need a lot of money to be able to go to the courts to defend their good name. Not everyone not has access to the courts. The courts may be there and available, but access to the courts is a function of the income and assets...”

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• Has spoken in 69 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1067 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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