• Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Health Services, Health Services Staff, Health Services Waiting Lists, Hospital Procedures, Home Care Packages

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Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

“The "RTÉ Investigates" programme was shocking, disturbing and difficult viewing. Nobody in this country should be treated in that way. It is clear that the nursing homes in question were understaffed and under-resourced and patients were treated in an appalling manner. What concerns me and many of us is that this is a repeat of the scandals of the past. What we are seeing is...”

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Jun 2025)

“The special long-Covid scheme for healthcare workers is due to end in two weeks' time creating huge financial uncertainty for healthcare workers still suffering from long Covid. These workers were exposed to Covid in healthcare settings at the height of the pandemic when many others were told to remain at home. Some of these got Covid before PPE and vaccines were in place. They made a huge...”

Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

“The Minister of State mentioned ECTs in her remarks. The Social Democrats will oppose section 83 which allows for ECT for children. According to the Psychological Society of Ireland, it has not been used in the State on children in more than two decades. It is still contained in the Bill. I accept that ECT is subject to the approval of the High Court. We believe that it should never be...”

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• Has spoken in 38 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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