• Solidarity TD for Dublin West
• Entered the Dáil on 23 May 2014 — Byelection
• Email me whenever Ruth Coppinger speaks (no more than once per day)

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Asks most questions about

• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Departmental Staff Data, Departmental Staff Remuneration, Animal Welfare, Foreign Conflicts, Departmental Expenditure

(based on written questions asked by Ruth Coppinger and answered by departments)

Assessment of Needs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2025)

“For years now, the Irish State has in effect been abusing disabled children because State neglect has been continual. We all know assessments of need are essential. Imagine that children are regressing and that when they should be learning to speak properly, integrating and getting an education, they are being prevented from accessing services. We all know that practically all parents who...”

Planning and Development Act 2024 (Modifications) Regulations 2025: Motion (3 Dec 2025)

“It depends on what it is.”

Planning and Development Act 2024 (Modifications) Regulations 2025: Motion (3 Dec 2025)

“No, it was not.”

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• Has spoken in 169 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 377 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
• People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 14–15 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 24 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Ruth Coppinger speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 658 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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