• Former Renua Ireland Senator (Agricultural Panel)
• Changed party from Independent on 10 Mar 2015; from Fine Gael on 17 Jul 2013
• Left the Seanad on 24 April 2016 — General election

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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2016)

“I too am glad to have the opportunity to join in the tributes to our former colleague, the late Senator Brian Friel. Mention has been made of his reflection about making the end less frightening. It is an appropriate reflection for the Houses of the Oireachtas over the next two or three weeks for many, or all, of us to try to make the end less frightening, if it is to be an end. I was...”

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

“I welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge the great deal of thought and attention given to this legislation by him and his officials. I also thank them for their briefings on the legislation during its passage through the pre-legislative stage and in the Dáil. This legislation is welcome on the basis that it should help in the long-term planning and funding of an industry...”

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

“That particular programme, which was on a Saturday afternoon, was responsible for a huge number of people following the sport of horse racing, although some in only a passing way. Attendance at race meetings has decreased. The failure of a new generation to emerge as racing fans is a cause for concern. We must push those State agencies over which we have some control to ensure greater...”

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• Has spoken in 69 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 799 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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