• Independent Senator (National University of Ireland)
• Former Progressive Democrats TD for Dublin South East
• Left the Dáil on 24 May 2007 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Michael McDowell speaks (no more than once per day)

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Seanad: International Women's Day - Women's Health: Statements (5 Mar 2025)

“With the permission of the House, I wish to share my time with Senators Clonan and Keogan.”

Seanad: International Women's Day - Women's Health: Statements (5 Mar 2025)

“I am very glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I welcome the Minister. The progress on women's health issues that she outlined in her statement is very encouraging material. I compliment the Government on all of the initiatives it is taking in this area. I want this to be understood. Women's health is not only an issue for women. It is also an issue for men. Men...”

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (26 Feb 2025)

“Do not worry, I will not take any offence.”

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• Has spoken in 49 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1513 times in debates — well above average among Senators.
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