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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Health Services, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Vehicle Registration Tax, Health Services Staff

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Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

“Today we are discussing weather-related supports for farmers. Many farmers in the north west are paying a very heavy price, both in income lost and, indeed, in the context of their own well-being and mental health, as they grapple to keep going with the poor weather that has dogged the west and the north west since August of last year. It is not just about keeping going; it is about seeing...”

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2024)

“Under the current national planning framework, the Government has committed to achieving a 50-50 split in population growth between the eastern and midlands region and the other two regions, namely the northern and western region and the southern region. However, based on the latest population statistics from the CSO, 55% of population growth has taken place in the eastern and midlands...”

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2024)

“I thank the Taoiseach. He spoke of people wanting to work, study and live in the regions and of winning hearts and minds. What he needs to do is build houses. Stop talking about hearts and minds or community centres here and there, although the latter are welcome and great to see. I am talking about the big-ticket items, and the Taoiseach knows that. I am talking about systemic...”

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• Has spoken in 104 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 200 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 349 times in debates — average among TDs.
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