• Aontú TD for Mayo
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): International Protection, Dental Services, An Garda Síochána, Housing Schemes, Health Services Staff

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Corps (12 Jun 2025)

“23. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address the impact of staffing shortages in the air traffic control unit at Baldonnel, which have resulted in the scaling back of operations to five-day coverage; if he is concerned that this reduction limits support to the Irish Coast Guard and restricts the ability to respond to crime, search and rescue, or emergency events...”

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (12 Jun 2025)

“24. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has considered the concerns raised by academics and Defence Forces personnel (details supplied) regarding the proposed removal or amendment of the triple lock mechanism; the way in which such changes would impact Ireland’s long-standing policy of military neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30707/25]”

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Jun 2025)

“163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the roll-out of additional supports for students with additional needs ahead of the 2025 academic year; for a further update on the provision of special education teachers and SNAs across primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30702/25]”

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• Has spoken in 68 committee discussions and Dáil debates since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
• Has received answers to 244 written questions since entering the Oireachtas. No comparison to other members is shown here because this member has been in office for less than a year.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 38 times in debates.
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