• Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Passport Services, Hospital Appointments Status, Covid-19 Pandemic, Schools Building Projects Status, Vaccination Programme

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

“I am satisfied with the response for now. The Minister is engaging with RACO and I accept that.”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

“On the first point on the level of ambition, I welcome the Government's ongoing consideration of that matter. I note it has not been officially confirmed or decided yet and I encourage the Government to go to at least level 2. As the Minister said, the plan arose in the pre-Ukraine context and while many of us could see what was on the horizon globally, it is now beyond doubt. Some of...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

“There is a very important place for the Reserve and it is important that we clarify that and give support and encouragement to those who serve.”

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• Has spoken in 55 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 371 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 183 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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