• Sinn Fein TD for Cork South-Central
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Special Educational Needs, Covid-19 Pandemic, School Meals Programme, State Examinations, School Staff

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Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 May 2026)

“I welcome the opportunity to have this debate. It seems clear to me that while the referendum and the legislation that followed it was a watershed moment, it does not represent the end of the discussion by any manner or means. It also seems clear to me that further reform is needed - reform that is evidence-based, thoughtful and compassionate - that will deliver better, less stigmatising...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces (13 May 2026)

“The Minister of State will be aware that the Defences Forces are a significant part of the life of Cork city. I believe it is similar in his own county. Many personnel are stationed in Haulbowline, Collins Barracks and even in Kilworth in Liam Lynch camp. When I talk to people in the Defence Forces, they see a huge discrepancy and a gap between the kind of ambition that the Minister talks...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces (13 May 2026)

“Will you bring it back to the Department of public expenditure?”

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• Has spoken in 134 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 254 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
• People have made 1 comment on this TD's speeches — above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 15–16 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") 794 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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