• Fine Gael TD for Galway East
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Small and Medium Enterprises, Rural Schemes, Departmental Funding, National Development Plan, Tax Code

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Men's Health: Statements (22 Oct 2025)

“I welcome this discussion. I commend the Minister of State on bringing this to the House. It is astonishing when you read that males represented 72% of premature deaths, which is most stark. In 2022, 79% of all deaths by suicide were among males and young men suffering from depression are diagnosed at half the rate of women, which is another stark figure. It is fair to say that men's...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth: Curriculum Reform at Senior Cycle: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2025)

“I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive statements. It is fair to say there is some - I will not say "worrying acts" - stuff one would have to be concerned about. I have four questions. I will not leave anyone out. I might start with Mr. Christie. My question is about AI and authentication. Given teachers' exposure or risk in verifying AI assisted work, would he back...”

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Review of Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 (22 Oct 2025)

“I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I give a special welcome to the students from UCD in the Public Gallery, who, I understand, are doing a master's degree in rural development and sustainable agriculture. I hope the meeting is of benefit to them and that we have a considerable engagement this morning. Before we begin, witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing...”

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• Has spoken in 51 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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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 20 times in debates.
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