• Independent TD for Tipperary South
• Changed party from Fianna Fail on 29 Jun 2010
• Entered the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Departmental Expenditure, Departmental Funding, International Protection, Medical Cards

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European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (3 Jul 2025)

“I strongly oppose the first and third motions but I think I can support the second motion. With regard to the first motion, I cannot support any proposal that forces Ireland to accept an EU-wide list of so-called safe countries. This is yet another example of Brussels removing our ability to make independent decisions as to who comes into our country. It is a one-size-fits-all policy that...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy (3 Jul 2025)

“The Minister makes a comparison with my neighbouring county and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's county, Kilkenny. We will be working other matters out on the field of play at the weekend. I hope it will be a good game, and may the best team win. On a serious note, I accept those figures, but inside them, and to get to those averages, there are massive, phenomenal payments for big...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Solar Energy Guidelines (3 Jul 2025)

“This is a massive issue. I have discussed it with the Minister. For decades, we were waiting on planning guidelines for wind turbines, and here we are on the new craze of solar panels. We cannot blame farmers when they are being enticed to set aside land for long-term leases. The best of land in the Golden Vale, in Rathgormack in County Waterford, and in east Cork is being taken up. This...”

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• Has spoken in 166 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 297 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
• People have made 3 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 13–14 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 2718 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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