• Fine Gael TD for Limerick City
• Former Fine Gael Senator (Cultural and Educational Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 31 March 2020 — General election
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Decentralisation Programme, Social Welfare Benefits, Ministerial Staff, Vaccination Programme, Departmental Expenditure

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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Youth Work Supports (26 Mar 2025)

“I thank Deputy Cummins for raising this important issue and for offering me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Foley. I can see the Deputy's commitment to the area. She has lived it and breathed it so I can see how important it is to her on both a political and personal level. The Minister is committed to supporting the delivery and development of youth work...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Youth Work Supports (26 Mar 2025)

“I again thank Deputy Cummins for raising this important matter today. I note the points she made and her acknowledgement of the survey and the benefits it will bring. I note her point on a committee for young people. That matter will be brought to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Foley. While providing adequate funding of youth work and youth services is essential, it is also...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (26 Mar 2025)

“I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I am taking this matter, as I said, on behalf of the Minister for children, disability and equality, Deputy Foley. The points the Deputy raised will be brought to the attention of the Minister. I reiterate the Department understands there is ongoing engagement between the provider, the local authority and An Bord Pleanála in the...”

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• Has spoken in 26 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 575 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 165 times in debates — below average among Senators.
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