• Aontú TD for Mayo
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): International Protection, Dental Services, An Garda Síochána, Housing Schemes, Health Services Staff

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Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2025)

“I welcome this fundamentally important Bill. Aontú has been campaigning for this for a long time. The right to be forgotten is crucially important for cancer survivors. We welcome and support this right 100%. The State has effectively punished cancer survivors and victims on the double. The first way is in terms of delayed treatment and diagnosis. The Irish Cancer Society this week...”

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

“I welcome the Bill and commend the great work of the members of An Garda Síochána and those officers who work in the Criminal Assets Bureau. It is important that we tackle criminals at source. The best way to do this is by tackling the proceeds of crime. We welcome that the turnaround time will be reduced from seven years to two years. This is something for which we in...”

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

“133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to ensure that children have access to summer provision and adequate supports during the summer months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32483/25]”

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• Has spoken in 73 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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