• Fine Gael Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2018)

“The housing agency, ALONE, made a presentation in Buswells Hotel this morning on supporting older people in their homes in order that they could live in comfort. As some people have problems with their health or loneliness, there is a need to provide supports for them. As people are living longer and have better health, the Government needs to put a plan in place to sustain and keep them at...”

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

“I welcome the Minister to the House. I also welcome Deputy Kelly and the small brewers who are seated in the Gallery. I wish to share time with Senator Coffey.”

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

“Having grown up in a pub, I warmly welcome the Bill. I have seen the impact small breweries have on employment and expansion. I have worked closely with a small brewery in Limerick, Treaty City Brewery, on a number of issues recently. It has been granted a licence to expand its business into the historical part of Limerick, only a stone's throw from St. John's Castle. I have seen the...”

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• Has spoken in 96 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 108 times in debates — below average among Senators.
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