• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
• Former Progressive Democrats TD for Dublin South East
• Left the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

“I second the proposal.”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

“I second the amendment proposed by Senator Clonan to the Order of Business. Somebody listening to the Order of Business today would be struck by the consistent expressions of horror across the House at what is happening in Gaza. The terms on which we decry it, deplore it and condemn it are very important. The accusation being made against Ireland by senior politicians in the United States,...”

Seanad: Gaza: Motion (16 Jul 2025)

“I second the motion.”

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• Has spoken in 38 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") 1525 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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