• Independent TD for Galway West
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Catherine Connolly speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): International Protection, Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries, Covid-19 Pandemic, Middle East, Direct Provision System

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Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (11 Jun 2024)

“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss the release of the HSE property in Mahon from the ambulance service to Cork City Council. Deputy Robert Troy - To discuss the survey published by Family Carers Ireland outlining deficiencies...”

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

“We have approximately ten minutes left.”

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (11 Jun 2024)

“Through the Chair, on the amendment, please.”

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• Has spoken in 558 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 681 written questions in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• People have made 1 comment on this TD's speeches — average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 14–15 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") 1520 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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