• 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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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Jun 2026)

“I wish to advise that the Programme for Government 2020 made a commitment to legislating for e-bikes and e-scooters. This was a policy priority for this Government and, since May 2024, e-scooters which are compliant with the regulations made under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 are legal to use in public places. A comprehensive suite of regulations governs the safe use of e-scooters...”

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Jun 2026)

“Enforcement of road traffic offences, such as speeding, is the primary responsibility of An Garda Síochána. This includes enforcement of speeding laws through the use of cameras. In relation to costs associated with installing cameras at a traffic light this is a matter for the National Transport Authority. Given the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's...”

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (10 Jun 2026)

“I thank the Cathaoirleach. First of all, I thank Senators Stephenson, Cosgrove, Higgins, Black, Harmon, Ruane and Noonan for initiating this Private Members' Bill. While I am pleased to attend the debate here today, the Government will be opposing this Bill on Second Stage. I understand the rationale and motivation behind the introduction of the Bill but there would be significant...”

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• Has spoken in 30 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 46 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
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• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 636 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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