• Fine Gael TD for Limerick City
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Cultural and Educational Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 31 March 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Decentralisation Programme, Social Welfare Benefits, Ministerial Staff, Vaccination Programme, Departmental Expenditure

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Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (2 Dec 2025)

“I thank all the Deputies for their valued contributions on Second Stage. The amendments in this Bill, as outlined earlier by the Minister once again clearly illustrate the Government's commitment to continuing to support homeowners in counties affected by defective concrete blocks as they work to remediate their homes and move on with their lives. I understand how difficult it is for...”

Seanad: Finance Bill 2025: Second Stage (2 Dec 2025)

“I appreciate the opportunity to present the Finance Bill to the Seanad and participate in this debate on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, who is participating in the proceedings of today’s state visit by President Zelenskyy but who will of course be engaging with Senators as the Bill completes its passage through the Seanad. As Senators are aware,...”

Seanad: Finance Bill 2025: Second Stage (2 Dec 2025)

“It is the fourth, I think.”

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• Has spoken in 47 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 619 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 165 times in debates — below average among Senators.
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