• Independent TD for Meath East
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Health Strategies, Dublin Airport Authority, International Protection, Airport Policy, Planning Issues

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Online Safety: Statements (10 Dec 2025)

“I thank the Minister of State for enabling this discussion. Our most precious asset is our children. They are our future. There is a saying that it is much easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults. I acknowledge the great work being done to ensure cybersecurity and to try to prevent cyber-bullying but I have to say that I concur with Professor Mary Aiken, who spoke...”

Assessment of Needs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2025)

“I am cautiously optimistic about the announcement today by the Minister, Deputy Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, and I wish them well. I am going to give a different slant and focus on the needs piece followed by the assessment piece. I have met and listened to parents, educators from the earliest stage, teachers, those working with young adults and therapists in my area...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation in Cultural Life: Discussion (3 Dec 2025)

“I thank the witnesses for the enrichment they have made to our lives. I thank Ms Conway for her beautiful composition and performance at the Ceann Comhairle's reception last week.”

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• Has spoken in 71 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 26 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") 35 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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