• Fine Gael Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 March 2020 — General election
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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

“I support Senator Byrne's comments on the fair deal scheme and it is extremely important that this be legislated for immediately. I raise the question of the possible temporary lifting of QQI level 5 qualification requirements for people working in childcare. Following the recent HSE announcement on the lifting of this requirement in order to become a carer, I ask if a similar action could...”

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

“I welcome the Minister and compliment the Cathaoirleach on reading the roll of names into the record of the House. I fully support the campaign by the former members of the Defence Forces, and particularly Senators Craughwell, Wall and McGahon, who put this matter on the agenda. I spoke this morning to a survivor who lives in my native parish, Private John Dowler, or Seán as he is...”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

“Unfortunately Longford cannot claim any part of Joe Biden. I wish to raise the issue of student nurses. These young people have been providing essential care as care assistants during the pandemic. This experience is invaluable to them in their journey to become nurses. It is work which is necessary to fund their college fees and to support them while living away from home. However, a...”

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• Has spoken in 30 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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