Gillian Toole
Gillian Toole is an Independent TD representing Meath East, who recently garnered attention for her extensive property portfolio, which includes multiple residential and commercial properties, as disclosed in the 2024 Register of Members’ Interests.
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Gillian Toole is one of the Independents who supported the Government.
President Geldof, Donnelly or Flatley? Is there still a path to the Áras for an Independent? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-04
Independent TD Gillian Toole voted against the Government on a motion to end the Central Bank’s facilitation of the sale of Israeli bonds.
Government defeats motion to end Central Bank’s facilitation of Israeli bond sales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
Gillian Toole is a colleague of Barry Heneghan who voted against the Coalition.
‘Some Independents you would not bring lion-hunting with you’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Increasing pressure on the Government follows the vote on Wednesday night when two Government-supporting Independents, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, backed Sinn Féin’s Bill to prohibit the Bank’s involvement which was defeated by 87 to 75 votes.
TD apologises over remarks ‘wrongly’ comparing British army in Ireland with Israeli actions in Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Gillian Toole said there had been no detailed briefing from Government about the impact on EU legislation.
Independents Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole vote against Coalition and in favour of Sinn Féin’s pro-Palestine Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Gillian Toole is a Meath East TD mentioned in the context of the Dáil speaking rights.
Government backbencher fails to turn up for controversial ‘Other Members’ speaking slot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Three members of the Regional Independents who do not hold Government positions – Michael Lowry, Gillian Toole and Barry Heneghan – are included in the technical group.
Opposition walks out as new speaking time arrangements start – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Independent Gillian Toole, a member of Mr Lowry’s group, said: 'What I have experience in the past four months is nothing other than an attempt to bully and harass.'
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
The TDs - Michael Lowry, Danny Healy-Rae, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole - took this position even though they would be voting with the government in return for their colleagues getting the positions of Ceann Comhairle and junior ministries.
Proceedings adjourned after speaking rights row
United Kingdom· 2025-03-25Gillian Toole is one of the Independents who support the Government.
Dáil walkout by Opposition a possibility over speaking rights row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Gillian Toole is among those that do not hold ministerial office and would be able to avail of the new speaking rights.
Government plan to push through changes to Dáil speaking rights criticised as ‘brazen’ and ‘outrageous’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
New Meath East Independent TD Gillian Toole declared ownership of multiple properties.
Michael Healy-Rae tops list of TDs who own land, adding 42-acre forest to portfolio – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28