• Independent TD for Galway East
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Covid-19 Pandemic, Agriculture Schemes, Abortion Services, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports, Departmental Schemes

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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (16 Jul 2025)

“I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. As he will be aware, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the RSA has statutory responsibility for the national driver testing service. The service has experienced unprecedented demand in recent years, with the number of applications for a driving test having increased significantly since 2021. In 2024, a total of 253,850...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (16 Jul 2025)

“I thank the Senator again for raising this matter. It is important and the Senator's constructive contributions are very much welcomed. I reiterate that the Government recognises the need to address the longstanding issue in relation to the service provision and to ensure that a reliable and high-quality driver testing service is available throughout the State. I understand that the...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (16 Jul 2025)

“I thank Senator Kyne for putting forward this very important topic. Being a Galway man, I understand the problems we have with traffic in Galway city, which affects the entire region to say the least. At the outset I must state that any proposals for Gluas or light rail for Galway are intrinsically linked to the development of the Galway metropolitan area transport strategy. We will call...”

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• Has spoken in 52 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 122 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 586 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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