• Independent TD for Clare
• Entered the Dáil on 26 February 2011 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Departmental Bodies, Ministerial Appointments, Naturalisation Applications, Services for People with Disabilities, Beef Data Programme

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Social Protection (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

“I endorse the words of Deputy Connolly. I agree with her that it is important the Dáil sits. Some important points were made here today and some important questions were asked. Deputy O'Reilly asked an important question about the front-line workers in our health service and about the welcome news that private consultants and private hospitals will be working in the public sector....”

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

“I move amendment No. 16: In page 8, line 15, after “period.” to insert the following: “This provision shall also apply to a room rented in a landlord’s home and informal arrangements where there is no tenancy agreement in writing.”.”

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

“Obviously, the notice of termination served in accordance with the Act shall not be served. The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 is confined to certain tenancies and specifically excludes persons who are living in the landlord's house. The rent a room scheme is specifically excluded and I do not think it should be. The purpose of amendment No. 16 is to bring persons who could otherwise be...”

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