• Sinn Fein TD for Carlow-Kilkenny
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Kathleen Funchion speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Special Educational Needs Service Provision, Schools Building Projects Status, Special Educational Needs Staff, Child Care Services, School Accommodation Provision

(based on written questions asked by Kathleen Funchion and answered by departments)

Special Educational Needs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2019)

“I thank the Minister for acknowledging my work in this area. As he is aware, it is something I consistently raise and it is an area about which I feel strongly and passionately. I also welcome his honesty and frankness. It was refreshing to hear the Minister go off script and speak from his own experience about the issue. This must be matched with actions but I do welcome that and think...”

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• Has spoken in 38 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 179 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 104 times in debates — well below average among TDs.
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