• Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Health Services, Health Services Waiting Lists, Health Services Staff, Hospital Services, Departmental Data

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Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2026)

“I begin by thanking Sinn Féin and Deputy Ó Snodaigh for all of their work on this. I was delighted to cosign the Bill on behalf of the Social Democrats. It is now 33 years since homosexuality was decriminalised, but some men are still living with the negative impacts of criminalisation. Let us be clear. The prosecution and conviction of gay and bi men for consensual sex was a...”

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Apr 2026)

“Right across the country, people are being pushed to the pin of their collars. They are struggling to pay for basics, such as food and fuel. They are also struggling because of the Government's inability to provide basic health services. This is most evident in the dire state of primary care services for children. Figures released to me show that in just 11 months, the number of children...”

Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2026)

“I wish to make three points on this. I hope the events of the past week have been a wake-up call for the Government because people across the country are under huge pressure with the rising costs of living. The Social Democrats have put forward real solutions to that, including a targeted €400 energy credit. I urge the Government to implement that as soon as possible. I hope the...”

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• Has spoken in 118 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 1062 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 82 times in debates — below average among TDs.
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