• Fine Gael TD for Wicklow
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Housing Provision, Schools Building Projects, Tourism Policy, Tax Code, Local Authorities

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Nov 2025)

“I bring the Minister's attention to another matter related to generational renewal. I will highlight an unfair flaw in the operation of the fair deal scheme relating to land transfer, for example to a grandchild, which is causing huge financial hardship for families. I will explain how it operates. This rule must be changed. If a family transfers land within five years of the owner...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Nov 2025)

“106. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a strategy for succession planning for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66716/25]”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (27 Nov 2025)

“I offer the Minister my best wishes for his role, which is not so new anymore. His is a very important role, particularly at this critical time. We are in different constituencies but are near neighbours where south Kildare meets west Wicklow. Agriculture in Ireland is ageing fast. Currently, the average age of a farmer in Ireland is 59. Only 4% are under 35. This imbalance poses...”

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• Has spoken in 55 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 91 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 21 times in debates — well below average among TDs.
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