• 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, Agriculture Schemes, Departmental Schemes, Health Services

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Paediatric Spinal Surgery Waiting Lists: Statements (19 Nov 2025)

“I acknowledge the work of the Minister, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, who, since she became Minister for Health, has been proactive in tackling many pre-existing inefficiencies in the health system. It is also important that I acknowledge and recognise the very hard-working staff within our hospital system. None of what I am saying is a slight on those dedicated and committed members of...”

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (12 Nov 2025)

“176. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a predicted timeline on the delivery of reducing the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61428/25]”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Engagement on Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (11 Nov 2025)

“I congratulate the Commissioner on his new role. It is great to have him here today and I thank him for coming. While I am not surprised, I am heartened to see that one of his priorities is providing reassurance to rural communities. I am a TD for Carlow-Kilkenny and come from a rural area. That priority is mirrored across the force with our superintendent in Carlow, Anthony Farrell....”

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• Has spoken in 46 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 18 times in debates.
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