Representative
Senator
Fianna Fáil
Seanad Éireann
IE - - Dublin 2
Ireland
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2026
, 2025
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
29/01/2026 | 10:42:18 Colleagues, [off mic] The tensions emerging around Greenland are not an isolated development; they are part of a long historical pattern in which powerful states test the boundaries of international law. Recent suggestions concerning the acquisition or transfer of Greenland remind us that even today, sovereignty cannot be casually challenged in ways that undermine the foundations of the international order. Ireland is acutely sensitive to these dynamics. Our own history is shaped by struggles... 30/09/2025 | 17:38:25 Thank you, Madam Chair. At this pivotal moment in our European journey, we must confront the sobering reality: democracy, even within Europe, is fragile. It's not fragile because it has failed, but because it is under sustained pressure from rising authoritarianism, disinformation and internal democratic erosion. In such times, our commitment to democratic principles must be steadfast, and our support for those striving to uphold them must be resolute. Kazakhstan presents a compelling case. A... 25/06/2025 | 11:44:04 Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on the subject that matters to Ireland and to all of Europe, the role of the Olympic Movement in promoting peace and whether the idea of neutrality in sport is truly helping us live up to the values we claim to hold. The Olympic Games are more than just a sporting event. They are meant to bring people together to celebrate fairness, respect and unity. The Olympic Truce, which asked countries to stop fighting during Games, is a powerful symbol of...
22/04/2026 | Doc. 16392 | Motion for a resolution The Venice Biennale and a framework for Russia's participation in international cultural events 20/02/2026 | Doc. 16348 | Motion for a resolution Towards a Euro-Atlantic strategy for the Arctic in support of the rules-based international order 05/02/2026 | Doc. 16340 | Motion for a recommendation Fulfilling and respecting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination
22/04/2026 | Doc. 16370, vote on the draft text for resolution Paving the way for a culture of consent 22/04/2026 | Doc. 16372, vote on the draft text for resolution Promoting the Istanbul Convention and improving its implementation: building on lessons learnt 29/01/2026 | Doc. 16334, vote on the draft text for resolution Threats against the international order: the case of Greenland 29/01/2026 | Doc. 16315, vote on the draft text for resolution For a ban on conversion practices 10/04/2025 | Doc. 16150, vote on the draft text for opinion Draft Council of Europe convention on the protection of the environment through criminal law