• Labour Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
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Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

“I move amendment No. 154: In page 108, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “(7) The written statement referred to in subsection (2) shall include provision for the zoning of land for affordable housing within the meaning of the Affordable Housing Act 2021.”.”

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

“I will speak initially to amendments Nos. 155 and 156. I strongly support those amendments because we should have specific provision for social and cultural amenities in our development plans and that should be hardwired into this legislation. I know that many local authorities make reference to this in their county and city development plans, but the reality is that so many of our local...”

Seanad: Better Planning for Local Childcare Provision: Motion (17 Jul 2024)

“I thank the Minister for coming into the Chamber. I sincerely thank Senator Currie for tabling this really important motion. All opportunities to continue to shine a spotlight on what needs to be done in childcare are very welcome. We all acknowledge that a huge amount has been achieved in this space in recent years. Notwithstanding that, there is considerable frustration among parents....”

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