• Labour TD for Wexford
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Visa Applications, Citizenship Applications, Social Welfare Benefits, Residency Permits, Garda Stations

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Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Sep 2017)

“For almost 18 months, the Technological Universities Bill 2015 has been stalled and the merger of the institutions towards technological university status has also been impeded considerably. Announcements have been made about amendments. When will the amendments be published and when will the Bill be back in committee?”

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2017)

“There is no doubt that someone of skill, integrity and management capacity is required to lead An Garda Síochána. I hope the Tánaiste regards that all senior management roles should require that skill set. I am no wiser about the general approach and I am even more concerned because the Tánaiste said the Government will consider the issue in each case. Is it, therefore,...”

Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2017)

“Continuing the Tánaiste's theme of financial prudence and reasonableness, Government sources have indicated that a salary of up to €300,000 is being considered for the next Garda Commissioner. To say the least, this is well in excess of the current salary of €180,000 for the post which most people would consider a high one. I ask the Tánaiste to think seriously about...”

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• Has spoken in 248 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 166 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
• People have made 3 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 52 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Brendan Howlin speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1674 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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