• Fine Gael Senator (Labour Panel)
• Former Fine Gael TD for Cavan-Monaghan
• Left the Dáil on 26 February 2016 — General election
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 13 September 2007 — General election
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Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) (Revocation) Scheme 2025: Motion (10 Dec 2025)

“I join the Leas-Chathaoirleach in welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue. At very different times - he would want that emphasised - we attended the one educational institution and played fairly similar roles there. There is, however, a very big gap in time. In case he interrupts proceedings, I put that on the record. The Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008...”

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2025)

“The last two speakers have come from a good place. Their hearts are in the right place and they have made sincere contributions. That is not at issue. I understand the point made by the Minister of State. In an emergency, while it is not ideal or what anyone wants, when there is a threat to an individual's life or thee lives of others, or a high-risk situation, an emergency response is...”

Seanad: Local Government (Support for Elected Members) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2025)

“At the outset, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell-----”

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• Has spoken in 54 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 30 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 4 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 126 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 775 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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