• Sinn Fein TD for Dublin North West
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Local Authority Housing, Taxi Regulations, Health Services, Local Authority Housing Data, Social and Affordable Housing Provision

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

“I thank everyone for their input. It is very interesting. I am someone who has spent a fair bit of time in prison over the years, so I have a fair knowledge of the workings. Prison is a challenging environment for anyone, even more so for someone with a disability. I am interested in people on remand knowing their rights and what procedures are in place. One of the witnesses mentioned...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Deprivation of Liberty: Discussion (8 May 2024)

“They are usually turned away, unfortunately. They might get the psychiatrist to the Garda station but often, by the time the psychiatrist arrives the psychosis has waned a bit and they are not detained. That is a judgment call as nobody wants to see anyone lose their liberty but a call has to be made.”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (2 May 2024)

“Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a bheith anseo. Scoil Chiaráin was founded in 1970 and educates boys and girls of primary and post-primary age with mild to moderate special needs. Scoil Chiaráin helps them to develop socially and educationally within a stimulating, friendly environment. Every child, particularly those with special needs, should be given whatever supports...”

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• Has spoken in 64 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 14 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 15–16 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") 607 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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