• Former Fianna Fail Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 29 January 2025 — General election

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2024)

“I congratulate the Acting Chair on his elevation to the position of Cathaoirleach for today at least. Well done, Garret. He is one of very few people, including myself, who have done it occasionally. It is a nice privilege to get, particularly on the last day before the general election is called. However, as Senator McDowell pointed out, I remember being here two days before the count...”

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (7 Nov 2024)

“I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, back to the House once again. I also welcome to the Public Gallery my own intern, Mr. Mason Shaver from St. Louis, Missouri who has been interning with me for a few weeks and will be here for a few more weeks.Mr. Shaver is very welcome and I hope he is enjoying his time here in Leinster House.”

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (7 Nov 2024)

“In the last 30 seconds.”

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• Has spoken in 73 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average among Senators.
• 22 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 625 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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