• Social Democrats Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 30 January 2025 — General election
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Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Home Support Providers) Bill 2025: Second Stage (16 Jun 2026)

“The Social Democrats support this Bill to provide for the regulation of home support services. The statutory right to home care is something that we, as a party, have long advocated for. I acknowledge that this regulatory framework plays an important role within that. The legislation is long overdue. The current situation whereby home care services remain unregulated is simply not...”

Seanad: Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026: Second Stage (16 Jun 2026)

“I acknowledge Jason and Joe Poole and all their tireless advocacy. It is testament to how hard they have worked for their sister and daughter to get this over the line. I thank them very much. I acknowledge David French for all of the work that he has done for his sister, Valerie. The Social Democrats welcome this Bill. The introduction of a register has a potential to act as a crucial...”

Seanad: Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2026)

“I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, to delete lines 22 to 26 and substitute the following: “(4) A draft of the designation order shall be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas,and the order shall not be made unless a resolution approving the draft has been passed by each House.”. I thank the Minister for coming in. I want to touch on something Senator Boyhan said...”

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• Has spoken in 121 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among Senators.
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