• Sinn Fein Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

“I welcome the Taoiseach. I believe that his recent remarks stating he believes we are on the path to unification and that there will be a united Ireland in his lifetime reflect the views of most of the people on this island. His attendance and speech at the Ireland's Future event in the 3Arena last year was a significant moment in the debate on constitutional change. There is, of course, a...”

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

“Apologies, I was never strong on religion. I stand corrected. The final issue I raise relates to health and community workers. Approximately 5,000 of them will go on strike on 17 October. These are the front-line workers the Taoiseach was happy to applaud during Covid, that is, the people who make an incredible difference to the lives of those with disabilities, who help them get up in...”

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

“Well said.”

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• Has spoken in 130 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average among Senators.
• 14 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Paul Gavan speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 708 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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