• Independent TD for Galway West
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Foreshore Licence Applications, Direct Provision System, Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists, Foreshore Issues, Traveller Accommodation

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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (21 Sep 2017)

“To avoid getting more waffly answers, the most recent report we received indicated that Lenaboy Castle at Taylor's Hill, Galway, was given over in 2009. I forget the exact words but the impression was given that it was handed over. It is now 2017. It is a very simple question; was it agreed in 2009? What has caused the delay? The position is similar with every single premises that is...”

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (21 Sep 2017)

“Was there a follow-up from the committee on foot of our last meeting on the outstanding report?”

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (21 Sep 2017)

“What was it?”

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• Has spoken in 176 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 372 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") 142 times in debates — average among TDs.
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