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)
24/06/2026 | 19:21:30 Thank you, Mister President and colleagues, Firstly, can I thank both rapporteurs for their reports this evening. In Res. 2577 (2024), this Assembly was clear: the right to food is a fundamental human right, in times of peace and in times of war. The draft resolution before us today builds directly on that principle, and the urgency could not be greater. According to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, 266 million people across 47 countries faced acute food insecurity in 2025. With fewer... 24/06/2026 | 16:03:14 Thank you Chair, Colleagues, Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant challenge, it is a direct test of our democratic resilience. The Assembly’s report is unequivocal: AI is already being weaponised to distort public debate, manipulate voters and undermine trust in democratic institutions. As the report warns, "deepfakes and other synthetic content can be used to spread fake news, hate speech and divisive content" and "micro-targeting contributes to the creation of echo chambers... 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...
26/06/2026 | Doc. 16455 | Motion for a resolution Quantum technologies and artificial intelligence: the need for a European anticipation and governance strategy 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16447 | Motion for a resolution Hate crimes, intolerance and discrimination against Christians in Europe 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16448 | Written declaration Erasure of Armenian cultural identity in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16449 | Motion for a resolution A constitutional right to reliable information: safeguarding democracy in the age of artificial intelligence and platform power 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16450 | Motion for a resolution Restitution of the Romanian Treasure withheld by the Russian Federation
25/06/2026 | Doc. 16412, vote on the draft text for resolution Access of migrants and refugees to healthcare 25/06/2026 | Doc. 16422, vote on the draft text for resolution Violent pornography: a test for human rights 25/06/2026 | Doc. 16422, vote on the draft text for recommendation Violent pornography: a test for human rights 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16417, vote on the draft text for resolution Protecting democracy from disruptions caused by artificial intelligence 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16420, vote on the draft text for resolution The functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia