• Independent Senator (University of Dublin)
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (21 May 2024)

“Today, we ask the Minister of State to speak specifically on the consideration the Department has given to the request and when a decision can be anticipated. In response to a written question raised by Deputy Cronin regarding the flotilla, the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, set out the general procedures on providing the flags for the vessels. This is information we already know. We...”

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (21 May 2024)

“That is extremely important because we are under the impression that an application has been made through Deputy Chambers’s office. We have been in communication with people on the flotilla, including regarding their legal advice, and they have the steering committee there as well. The people on board the flotilla are also under the impression that the requesting application has been...”

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Review of Barnahus Model for Young People who have Experienced Child Sexual Abuse: Discussion (21 May 2024)

“I thank all the witnesses for their presentations on such an important topic. A couple of years ago I did a lot of research on the model, especially in relation to vulnerable witnesses and the courts procedure. I produced a report on it and it might be useful if I send it on to others on the committee. I have a lot of questions so I will probably come back in on the second round as well....”

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• Has spoken in 42 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — below average among Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 604 times in debates — above average among Senators.
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