• Fianna Fail Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Entered the Seanad on 29 June 2020 — General election
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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (16 Apr 2026)

“I thank the Minister of State for being here to respond to my Commencement matter. I am looking for an update from Government on the proposal to give powers to local authorities to raise revenues. The Minister of State is a great friend of local authorities and all 31 of them do invaluable work in all of our communities across the country. However, local authorities are highly dependent on...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (16 Apr 2026)

“Gabhaim buíochas leis an Minister of State. I welcome the confirmation from the Government of its commitment to give powers to local authorities to introduce, if they so choose, a visitor charge. It is very welcome that the Government is supporting this initiative from local authorities. Each local authority is an independent authority and will determine in its own good time and based...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (16 Apr 2026)

“Yes.”

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• Has spoken in 71 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 294 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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