• Former Labour TD for Dublin West
• Left the Dáil on 8 February 2020 — General election

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Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (18 Dec 2019)

“I thank Deputy Sherlock for tabling this motion on behalf of the Labour Party. I thank all the parties that have indicated their support for the principle of clean air and clean water, which are fundamental essentials to a healthy human life. The Taoiseach stated in the House last week that Ireland is the third most advanced country according to the UN human development index. Despite...”

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): EU Issues (18 Dec 2019)

“President Macron has been championing a united states of Europe. I ask the Taoiseach to comment on the Government's position on Mr. Macron's proposals, particularly in the context of Irish neutrality. Ireland is a neutral country. President Macron has indicated in recent times that he is very critical of the capacity of NATO. He sees very serious defects in NATO. As part of his vision...”

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): EU Issues (18 Dec 2019)

“13. To ask the Taoiseach his views on the EU reform proposals that the President of France is seeking to implement. [53374/19]”

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• Has spoken in 154 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 492 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• People have made 9 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 113 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 2509 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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