• Independent TD for Galway West
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Catherine Connolly speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Foreshore Licence Applications, Dormant Accounts Fund, Hospital Services, Residential Institutions Redress Scheme, Public Bike Schemes

(based on written questions asked by Catherine Connolly and answered by departments)

National Children's Hospital Costs: Statements (17 Apr 2019)

“I have three or four specific questions for the two Ministers. On page 65, the report states: "The Public Spending Code requires that a revised cost effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis or re-appraisal be undertaken in the event that serious additional costs arise". There were serious additional costs which were brought to the Government's attention. Who was responsible for not...”

National Children's Hospital Costs: Statements (17 Apr 2019)

“I have one minute only.”

National Children's Hospital Costs: Statements (17 Apr 2019)

“Will the Minister just answer the question?”

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• Has spoken in 163 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 341 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 315 times in debates — average among TDs.
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