• Sinn Fein Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Paul Gavan speaks (no more than once per day)

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

“I want to raise two issues. The first is disturbing news regarding the crisis in teacher recruitment. I heard the INTO's John Boyle on "Morning Ireland" yesterday. Mr. Boyle commands widespread respect and support when it comes to teaching. The figures are shocking. There are a thousand vacancies due to difficulties finding staff in our primary school network. More frightening still is...”

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

“I welcome the Minister. It is nice to see her. I begin by wishing her well on her planned retirement. I congratulate her on her career in politics. At least she gets to plan her retirement. Some of us may have unplanned retirements in a few weeks' time. We wish the Minister well. I will touch on a couple points and I will not take up too much time. As Senator Craughwell said, it is...”

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2024)

“I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “Report on employer pay-related social insurance rebate 3. The Minister shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on establishing an employer pay-related social insurance rebate scheme to provide support for businesses impacted by...”

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• Has spoken in 110 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 814 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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