• Social Democrats TD for Wicklow
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Schools Building Projects, Covid-19 Pandemic, Childcare Services, School Transport, Special Educational Needs

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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (12 Jun 2025)

“My understanding is that children with mild learning disabilities will not be able to enrol in any special schools under this programme because they will not have the sign-off, approval or letter of eligibility from the NCSE. The plan is for all of those children to go to their local mainstream school. I absolutely agree that no child should have to travel for two hours to get to their...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (12 Jun 2025)

“I am sure the Minister of State is aware of the Department's plan to redesignate special schools so they no longer cater for children and students with mild learning disabilities. This will apply to approximately 30 schools across the country. I understand, in part, the rationale behind it. The Minister wants an inclusive model of education where children with mild learning disabilities...”

Fisheries: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

“We had a very interesting conversation this morning at the fisheries committee. I welcomed this morning, and I welcome here, the fact that not only do we have a Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries and the marine but also a committee that is dedicated to it. I think it will make a big difference and, hopefully, we can work closely with the Minister of State to progress the...”

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• Has spoken in 61 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 259 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") 323 times in debates — average among TDs.
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