• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

“These are important amendments. The reasons for their importance have come very much into focus this year and in the current context. Amendment No. 85a states: The Board shall make regulations regarding conditions of funding and a process for withdrawal of funding from research projects which may contribute to contravention of international law, including contraventions of rulings of the...”

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

“I think this is the largest and most significant section.”

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2024)

“I will exercise my right in that regard. The Bill at the moment simply states, "The Chief Executive Officer may, with the approval of the Board". I want to indicate that I may table an amendment on Report Stage to address this. It allows for when they are not complying with the conditions of funding. The core matter is whether there will be a condition of funding which is that there...”

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• Has spoken in 38 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
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