• Fine Gael TD for Kildare South
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Schools Building Projects Status, Tax Code, Broadband Service Provision, Departmental Contracts Data, Special Educational Needs Service Provision

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greyhound Industry (9 Jul 2026)

“I thank Deputy Ní Raghallaigh for being in for agriculture questions today. It is great to see her here for this. A very important pillar of Government policy is to ensure the horse and greyhound racing industries achieve their maximum potential, and in so doing, contribute to economic and social development over a wide geographic distribution. The Deputy is well aware that our own...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greyhound Industry (9 Jul 2026)

“I thank the Deputy. As regards the economic and employment impact and benefit of the greyhound racing industry, this is outlined in the economic and financial significance of the Irish greyhound racing industry report. I concur on the importance of care and welfare. A strong commitment to improve animal welfare in the greyhound racing industry is set out in the programme for Government,...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Greyhound Industry (9 Jul 2026)

“The Deputy answered her own question in a way at the start by saying we have heard all these things about traceability and beyond. I can outline what is there, the fact we have undertaken a review of the fund and how it is done. That report is there for all to be seen. Rásaíocht Con Éireann operates a range of welfare initiatives to ensure the high standards of greyhound...”

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• Has spoken in 53 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• 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") 512 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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