Why I’m Asking for Your Vote

As a member of the 26th Seanad, I’ve worked hard to make a meaningful contribution to law making through my work in the Seanad chamber, through the Oireachtas committee networks and through my advocacy work outside Leinster House. I’ve been an active and engaged legislator, introducing 3 of my own bills since 2020, one of which informed a substantive change in employment equality law in Ireland, co-sponsoring another 13, and tabling more than 2,800 legislative amendments. 

I approach my work in the Oireachtas in a constructive and collegial manner, engaging with all parties and none to affect legislative and policy change. I am a founding member of the Civil Engagement Group, an alliance of progressive, independent Senators, where I work alongside my colleagues Senators Alice-Mary Higgins, Frances Black and Eileen Flynn to include the perspectives of civil society and amplify the voices of maginalised communities in Irish politics. Together, we’ve collaborated to have a real impact in areas like human rights, equality, social justice, climate and biodiversity, data privacy and protection, and the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.

 

I’m proud of my record of achievements in the Oireachtas, some of which I’ve set out below.