• Fine Gael TD for Kerry
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Email me whenever Brendan Griffin speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Grant Payments, Tax Code, Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals, Social Welfare Appeals, Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

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Sustainable Tourism: Statements (13 Jun 2019)

“I thank all the speakers who made a contribution. I very much value the feedback of the Deputies who have spoken and the contributions made. I will try to follow up on all the points made and ascertain, with the various agencies and individuals concerned, whether we can achieve progress. Specifically on Deputy Troy’s comments, it is very sensible that we try to ensure, in the case of...”

Sustainable Tourism: Statements (13 Jun 2019)

“I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the issue of sustainable tourism. The importance of tourism to Ireland cannot be understated. The sector has made a significant economic and social contribution in recent years and it is a vital industry that benefits every part of the country. Maintaining our recent success while avoiding negative impacts on the environment, our communities and...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Concussion in Sport (13 Jun 2019)

“I fully recognise the importance of ensuring athlete safety. Athlete welfare is paramount. Various organisations have concussion and head injury guidelines for their sports, which stress the importance of ensuring the health and well-being of the athletes. However, as neither I nor Sport Ireland have a statutory role or remit with regard to monitoring, reviewing, or ensuring...”

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• Has spoken in 26 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 528 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
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• 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") 170 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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