• Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): An Garda Síochána, Covid-19 Pandemic, Garda Data, Departmental Staff Data, Garda Reserve

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Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

“Irrespective of one's views on this legislation, and we have heard many views expressed today, it is a remarkable achievement for the Minister and for his Department officials, to put together legislation that runs to 709 pages, contains 541 sections and is divided into 22 Parts. The purpose of the legislation is to try to consolidate our law in respect of planning and development. When one...”

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2023)

“I thank the Minister and her officials for coming before the committee. We note the Supplementary Estimate. It was unfortunate we did not get an opportunity to vote on it today. I think efficiency in the Dáil stymied the desire of the Department to get the vote passed. It is hoped the Government will survive for another week. If it does not, we extend our condolences to the Minister...”

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2023)

“How is it progressing in the primary sector? Was the Minister satisfied with the way the books were distributed and availed of?”

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