• 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: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

“A Chathaoirligh, thank you so much for those very kind words in tribute to our good friend, Billy Lawless. I would like to welcome his wife, Anne, his daughter Amy, who has travelled from Chicago, his sisters Helen and Mary, and family friends Carol and Maura. I also acknowledge the presence of Tracy Young, who you have mentioned as well, a Chathaoirligh, because if ever there was a...”

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

“I did it myself. He stood for the party in the local elections, which I did too, and he also stood against Michael D. Higgins, narrowly missing out on one occasion in 1991. Eventually, he went to Chicago and he and Anne established a great family there. It is worthwhile repeating some of the things that were said about Billy in Chicago. The head of the Irish American News, a man called...”

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2025)

“I was interested by the Minister's evocation of the debate that occurred here when I introduced the Bill for what became the 2009 Act. He referred to the then Senator Norris's response and remarks. There was a vogue at the time to describe me in the media as a rottweiler. I have some very interesting cartoons over my mantelpiece at home showing me doing various things to other people's...”

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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1550 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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