I thank the Deputy.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 782 of 793 decisive votes (2 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| FG | Fine Gael | 1,124 | 2020-02-20 – 2024-11-07 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 946 | 2020-03-05 – 2024-10-24 |
Membership spells on record: FG 1981-06-11–1982-02-27 · FG 1982-05-13–1982-12-21 · FG 1982-11-24–1987-01-21 · FG 1987-02-17–1989-05-25 · FG 1989-06-15–1992-11-05 · FG 1992-11-25–1997-05-15 · FG 1997-06-06–2002-04-25 · FG 2002-05-17–2007-04-30 · FG 2007-05-24–2011-02-01 · FG 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FG 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · FG 2020-02-08–2024-11-08
I thank the Deputy.
Half a minute remains for the reply.
I am afraid that there are only 22 seconds remaining.
I agree. Unfortunately, the rules are in front of me. I would like to change them-----
-----even retrospectively, but I do not think it would be well received.
The next speakers are Deputies Feighan and Carey who are sharing ten minutes, evenly or otherwise.
One third each for the questions and answers.
There is one minute remaining in the slot.
There may not be time for a reply.
Could the Minister convey his reply to Deputy Gino Kenny, perhaps in writing?
The Minister has three minutes to reply.
Next are Deputies Michael Collins and O'Donoghue, who are sharing ten minutes. I ask the Deputies to stick close to their time. I want to try to get every speaker to contribute.
At last, I call Deputy Connolly.
I thank the Minister. A provision was made earlier to applaud the front-line workers and all involved in the struggle against the virus.
I thank Members. It was a well-deserved round of applause for those whom it was intended and for all those involved in the struggle against the virus. Members can continue with questions and the Minister has the option of a five minute reply.
Does the Minister require a further five minute reply?
That concludes statements and questions and answers on Covid-19.
Notwithstanding the major economic challenges that are emerging now and will remain for a considerable time after the virus has been dealt with, can I be assured that we will not take our eye off the magnitude of the health and social issues that will continue for an equally long time?
I wish to ask about nursing homes. What measures are being contemplated to maximise the impact of efforts to curtail and contain the disease?
Not at this moment.