• Fianna Fail TD for Carlow-Kilkenny
• Former Fianna Fail Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 8 February 2020 — unknown
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Health Services, An Garda Síochána, Departmental Staff, Health Services Staff, Housing Provision

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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (7 May 2025)

“I thank the Senator for telling those stories about the families affected by this. I see where she is coming from. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. The Minister and I are dedicated to enhancing Ireland's population screening programmes. These play a crucial role in our health services by facilitating early treatment and...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (7 May 2025)

“In summary, I reiterate that the matter of breast density measurements and screening is a complex one without clear scientific consensus on how best to proceed. I welcome the fact that work is due to commence shortly on this consideration. The Senator knows now at least it is being considered. The evidence review for the expansion of the BreastCheck, including potential introduction of a...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (7 May 2025)

“I am a big believer in health facilities, care facilities or what we sometimes call injury clinics around the country. I am a big fan of those, in particular in rural areas. They are definitely needed and they are a great way for people to be able to come together in communities and have the services they need. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill....”

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• Has spoken in 48 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 76 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 260 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 14–15 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") 394 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 269 times in debates — average among Senators.
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