• Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath
• Entered the Dáil on 3 March 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Hospital Appointments Status, Hospital Waiting Lists, Departmental Staff Retirements, Schools Building Projects Status, Carer's Allowance Applications

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (18 Apr 2019)

“I acknowledge the huge work and effort made by our Defence Forces in peacekeeping missions abroad, sometimes under very dangerous circumstances, and in supporting agencies within the State. This is not taken for granted. It is very important that we as a Government maintain support for our Defence Forces and do all in our power to ensure they are paid what they deserve and are given the...”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (18 Apr 2019)

“Will the Minister outline the position on the review of military service allowances for members of the Defence Forces, and will he make a statement on the matter?”

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Remuneration (18 Apr 2019)

“I welcome that the report is progressing. The issue is urgent, given that concerns have been raised by members of the Defence Forces. I attended a respect and loyalty march outside Leinster House with the chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, Deputy Heydon, and we heard the concerns of families in respect of conditions, the duty allowance and the proportion of the Defence Forces...”

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• Has spoken in 36 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 364 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 39 times in debates — well below average among TDs.
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