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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Services for People with Disabilities, Social Welfare Benefits, Health Services, Special Educational Needs, Social Welfare Code

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Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

“The Minister has already made it clear that the Government condemns all forms of racism in our society. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this very important issue. A recent key development in the fight against racism has been the formation of the anti-racism committee, which has a mandate to develop a new anti-racism strategy and action plan for recommendation to the...”

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

“I propose to take Questions Nos. 311, 353 and 367 together. We are taking the issues raised in relation to this emergency accommodation premises extremely seriously. The welfare of residents is, at all times, our key concern. On 4 June, officials from the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of my Department held a clinic via video call with residents of the centre....”

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

“Last year, Minister Flanagan and I asked Dr. Catherine Day to bring together an expert group with representation from asylum seekers and NGOs to examine best practice in other European States in the provision of services to international protection applicants, to examine likely longer term trends and to set out recommendations and solutions. The Group is examining both the reception system...”

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• Has spoken in 32 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 578 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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