• Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Rathdown
• Entered the Dáil on 30 November 2024 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Dental Services, Ukraine War, Pension Provisions, Special Educational Needs, Public Transport

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Sudan: Discussion (20 Jan 2026)

“I thank the witnesses for their detailed and candid written statements, their attendance here today and for the work they and their organisations do. I have questions on the financial aspect, particularly around the UN funding appeal. The target is €2.9 billion. That is a sizeable figure. It speaks to the scale of the underlying crisis. In the opening statements and accompanying...”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Sudan: Discussion (20 Jan 2026)

“Whoever is volunteering.”

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Sudan: Discussion (20 Jan 2026)

“I know we are stuck for time. As the Chair was out and did not get his main questions in, he can take the time if he wishes. I will ask a very quick question on refugees and the surrounding countries. In the Concern report, there was a lot of talk around Chad and South Sudan. Obviously, there are other countries there such as the Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia and...”

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• Has spoken in 55 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 112 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
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