• Fianna Fail TD for Carlow-Kilkenny
• Former Fianna Fail Senator (Labour Panel)
• Entered the Dáil on 9 February 2020 — General election
• Entered the Seanad on 25 April 2016 — General election
• Left the Seanad on 8 February 2020 — unknown
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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Health Services, An Garda Síochána, Departmental Staff, Health Services Staff, Housing Provision

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Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

“The tariffs announced by the US Administration have caused concern and anxiety over the impact on Irish businesses and job creation across the country. The uncertainty in respect of sectors such as pharmaceuticals adds to this. While I know the Government has been preparing for this, it is regrettable that the US Administration made the announcements. Nobody wins from tariffs. However, it...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (9 Apr 2025)

“I thank Deputy Healy-Rae for raising this issue. Before I start, it is important to acknowledge the incredible work performed by all nurses and the key role they play in delivering essential health services to those most in need across the country, not only during Covid but every day of the week. This Government is committed to supporting and continuing to grow the nursing workforce. We...”

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (9 Apr 2025)

“I can see the Deputy’s passion, and I do understand. It is important to reiterate our appreciation for the work carried out by all our healthcare workers throughout the pandemic, including those individuals who returned from retirement to help their colleagues and the public when they needed it most. I understand that. The temporary waiver of pension abatement was introduced at a...”

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• Has spoken in 57 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has spoken in 76 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among Senators.
• Has received answers to 284 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 393 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 269 times in debates — average among Senators.
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