• Fine Gael TD for Offaly
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Bus Services, Public Transport, School Transport, An Garda Síochána, Departmental Bodies

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Jul 2025)

“As per the last census, there are some towns in my constituency of Offaly with up to 40% of households still relying on peat turf for home central heating. That is ten times the national average of 4%. These families are caught up in the crossfire between climate policy and home heating regulations. For many, moving from turf to a full retrofit is simply not financially feasible or...”

Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Carbon Budget: Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment (2 Jul 2025)

“I thank the Minister for coming in to meet us. My first question is on peat extraction. Some of the other members have alluded to it. The resources are not at local authority level. Local authorities do not have the skills or experience to enforce it. Essentially, it may lead to European fines. Has the Minister a plan in place for how we can ensure the local authority collaborates with...”

Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Carbon Budget: Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment (2 Jul 2025)

“One of the points here is that domestic users of peat are getting caught in the crossfire. If you look at a county like mine, County Offaly, we have towns where 40% of households are using peat for central heating. That brings me to my next point, which is about the Minster's consideration of HVO or pellet stoves as an intermediary, rather than going from turf to full-on retrofit with 40%...”

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