• Fianna Fail TD for Limerick County
• Entered the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Departmental Expenditure, Ministerial Travel, Departmental Correspondence, Health Services, Departmental Staff Data

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Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (5 Nov 2025)

“I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and Senators. The amendment is not opposed. However, Senators are probably aware at this stage that the Government's approach to the Bill has changed and the Bill is now being opposed. I will expand a little on that. We are pleased to have the opportunity to speak about this Private Members' Bill sponsored by Senators Flynn, Black, Higgins and Ruane.I...”

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (5 Nov 2025)

“Notwithstanding the change in the Government’s position on the Bill, which we are opposing, I am happy to speak further on the two amendments as they are evidence of the democratic process at work. The Senators have engaged on the issues that were outlined with their proposal and it is important to acknowledge the work they have put in to address them.I understand that the purpose of...”

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Nov 2025)

“106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a project (details supplied) for an ASD class; the reason for the delays; if the project will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60264/25]”

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• Has spoken in 23 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 113 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
• 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 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 731 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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