• Independent Senator (University of Dublin)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

“This issue is addressed in different ways throughout my amendments. I understand that the Judiciary acts with professionalism. Unconscious bias has a significant impact on the way we interpret laws and engage with the legal system. When this group of judges are looking at sentencing guidelines, will there be nobody else in the room? We need people with expertise, diversity and an...”

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

“I second the amendment.”

Seanad: Judicial Council Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2019)

“I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon. I welcome the Bill and the changes that are being made to it in the Seanad. The provisions on sentencing guidelines, education and training and the introduction of disciplinary procedures are most welcome. The Bill is a welcome attempt by Government to modernise and improve the Judiciary and how it operates. It allows for the...”

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• Has spoken in 81 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 222 times in debates — average among Senators.
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