• Labour TD for Dublin Bay North
• Former Labour Senator (Industrial and Commercial Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 8 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Tax Collection, Proposed Legislation, Garda Resources, Health Services, Special Educational Needs

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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

“I want to ask in particular about the financial package that will be available for the reopening of schools. Will it include post-primary further education colleges, which come under Mr. Ó Foghlú's remit and have a roll number as schools? I will ask my questions in a block if that is okay. Will the financial measures address the digital divide? I am told that approximately 30%...”

Rent and Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2020)

“I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19; — the necessity of shutting down non-essential economic activity to prevent the spread of viral infection and to save thousands of lives; — the loss of income suffered by many households, through no fault of their own, notwithstanding extraordinary measures taken to...”

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2020)

“I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. During the general election held a few short months ago housing was the biggest issue arising on the doorsteps. In terms of affordability, it was far too common to come across a number of generations of one family living under the same roof, with people priced out of starting a life, with relationship break-up putting a huge strain on families...”

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• Has spoken in 19 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 26 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") 161 times in debates — average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 286 times in debates — average among Senators.
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