• Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Schools Building Projects, Flexible Work Practices, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Special Educational Needs

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Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026: First Stage (22 Jan 2026)

“It is not opposed.”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (20 Jan 2026)

“I thank Deputy O'Rourke for raising this really important issue and giving me the opportunity to discuss it on the floor of the House. The specialist disability budget supports a range of services funded through the HSE and delivered by section 38 and section 39 organisations, as well as the HSE. This includes, among other services and supports, day services and rehabilitative training for...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (20 Jan 2026)

“The Deputy is right that it is important that not only should we provide access to high-quality day services right across the country, which we are, but we should also ensure that people can get there as easily as possible. I appreciate that and every effort is being made to ensure that local public transport links are provided. In Meath's situation, which is unique, there is a bespoke...”

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• Has spoken in 37 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 299 times in debates — average among TDs.
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