• Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Administrative Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 13 September 2007 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 26 February 2011 — Resigned
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Asks most questions about

• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Social Welfare Benefits, Carer's Allowance Applications, Citizenship Applications, Tax Code, Higher Education Grants

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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (12 Jun 2025)

“As the Deputy is aware, a number of tax reliefs are due to 'sunset' at the end of 2025. Consequently, the Department is currently reviewing the following schemes in advance of Budget 2026: Accelerated Capital Allowance (Income Tax) for Slurry Storage In Budget 2023, a scheme was announced to allow for the Accelerated Capital Allowance for Slurry Storage for the construction of slurry...”

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jun 2025)

“I wish to advise the Deputy as there has been no name change at the Department of Finance there will be no associated costs.”

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Process (12 Jun 2025)

“The Attorney General’s advice is privileged and will not be released. However the in recent Dail debates, I spoke to the advice received in the House. My statements on the matter are available here - www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2025-05-27/17/ www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_finan ce_public_expenditure_public_service_reform_and_digitalisati...”

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• Has spoken in 45 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• People have made 1 comment on this TD's speeches — above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 58 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Paschal Donohoe speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1765 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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