• Former Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Left the Dáil on 29 November 2024 — General election
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 25 February 2011 — Resigned

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Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

“I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach.”

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

“I thank the Chair. With his indulgence, I might have a little bit more than three and a half minutes. Like the previous speaker, this will be my last opportunity to speak after 22 and a half years as Member of one of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I have no issue with the legislation in question. It is largely to do with ensuring the Oireachtas commission can function in the next three...”

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

“This debate is going to end early, Chair.”

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• Has spoken in 3 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 183 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 293 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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