• Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Health Services, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, School Transport, Disability Services

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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (25 Nov 2025)

“My Department, working with SOLAS and the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), is actively supporting digital literacy so that all those wishing to use online services can do so confidently and at their own pace - including older people. Under the Government’s ten-year Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy, digital capability is recognised as essential for full participation in...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (18 Nov 2025)

“I will go back for a minute to the town and village renewal scheme. I know Deputy Currie is talking about certain towns or villages being too big and others being too small. I say again that funding has been allocated under the town and village scheme to Fingal County Council to support projects in the county. I mentioned Rush but I can also mention Skerries, St. Margaret's and Donabate....”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Urban Development (18 Nov 2025)

“Yes, I know, but I can only quote what is in front of me and what is possible. It may not be her area but the idea here, and she is the best judge of this, is that this is possible in similar areas, and it is what might be done. I heard what she has said and I fully understand her frustration. While there is really good intent in all of these projects, a really good push behind them and...”

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• Has spoken in 24 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 18 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 440 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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