• Fine Gael TD for Galway West
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Nominated by the Taoiseach)
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 19 July 2013 — appointed
• Left the Seanad on 26 February 2016 — Resigned
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Asks most questions about

• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Ambulance Service Data, Hospital Waiting Lists, Insurance Industry Regulation, Services for People with Disabilities, Primary Care Centres

(based on written questions asked by Hildegarde Naughton and answered by departments)

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

“This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 2021)

“The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. All Driver Theory Tests will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. The Driver Theory Test will not be conducted for essential workers while we remain in level 5. While I fully appreciate the...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

“The extension of learner permits is being kept under constant review. However no decision to extend them this year has been made to date. A learner permit can be renewed up to 5 years after the expiry of the permit without the need to resit the Driver Theory Test.”

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• Has spoken in 31 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 66 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 12 written questions in the last year — well below average among TDs.
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• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 19–20 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") 70 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 106 times in debates — well below average among Senators.
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