• Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Departmental Funding, Visa Applications, Defence Forces, Rail Network, Agriculture Schemes

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Feb 2026)

“I raise the matter of a Carlow sheep farmer who recently lost 15 sheep in the floods. That might sound like a small number to many but to this farmer, it will present a significant financial impact. One of the sheep was a pure-bred ram and the other 14 were replacements. I acknowledge the supports offered by the Government in the immediate aftermath of the flood, but none of them seem to...”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (12 Feb 2026)

“36. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is scope to consider the mandatory introduction of hybrid methods of interviewing suitably qualified candidates for public sector jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1193/26]”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (12 Feb 2026)

“89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the operation of section 52 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2012, particularly in relation to pension abatement policy for former uniformed service personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11002/26]”

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• Has spoken in 68 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 145 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") 29 times in debates — well below average among TDs.
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