CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
The Minister without interruption, please.
Bernard Durkan
Rhetoric & votes →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.
Party over time
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
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CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
I thank the Deputy.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
We will move to the next speaker. We are tight for time.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
Let each speaker have the time to speak.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
Allow the Minister of State to speak.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
The next slot is for People Before Profit-Solidarity. Deputies Bríd Smith and Paul Murphy are sharing five minutes.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
Quieten down, Deputy McAuliffe.
CC
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
The next speaker is yours truly. The Ceann Comhairle has arrived.
FG
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
I am glad to have an opportunity to speak about this hugely important legislation. Like everybody else here, I am strongly of the opinion that we need to ensure the independence of the new national maternity hospital. We have spoken about this many times with those on the health committee. We spoke about it many times before and I am sure that we will speak about it again. Our intention is quite clear. It is to deliver, as was promised many times, albeit belatedly, a modern facility to support the women who need th…
FG
2022-03-31 · Dail
National Maternity Hospital: Statements
Some do not believe in free speech.
CC
2022-03-30 · Dail
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members]
The next slot is the Independent Group comprising Deputies Connolly, Joan Collins and Pringle, who will have three, three and two minutes, respectively.
FG
2022-03-24 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
As the Minister well knows, inflation has proved to be an enemy of our small and open economy many times in the past but the threat is increasing in Ireland and at EU level. Will the Minister use his considerable influence at European level to ensure the effects of inflation are minimised and that inflation which is not so readily attributable is challenged?
CC
2022-03-22 · Dail
Rising Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members]
In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 23 March 2022.
CC
2022-03-22 · Dail
Social Welfare Eligibility
I am sorry Deputy-----
CC
2022-03-22 · Dail
Social Welfare Eligibility
The Deputy has had his say within Standing Orders. He must not interrupt.
CC
2022-03-22 · Dail
Social Welfare Eligibility
The Minister is to continue, uninterrupted.
FG
2022-03-10 · Dail
State Examinations
This question seeks to ascertain the position, after Covid and the issues that arose over the past two years, with the operation of the leaving certificate, how that might affect students, those with special needs in particular.
FG
2022-03-10 · Dail
State Examinations
I thank the Minister of State for her reply. Is she satisfied with the extent to which these matters have been addressed? How will matters proceed this year and is it in accord with the concerns expressed by teachers, parents of children with special needs and the students themselves?
FG
2022-03-10 · Dail
State Examinations
If particular issues arise at exam centres anywhere in the country, is it possible to put in place some means of addressing them in time and on the go?
FG
2022-03-10 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
There have been many challenges over the past number of years and more to come. The biggest, in fact, are yet to come. I ask the Minister to address the issue of the European Union-wide response to the issues and challenges we are facing now. Will he ensure that security of the supply of food and energy, and accommodation for refugees and our own people, are the main challenges that must be dealt with? It is better to have a unified approach than everybody having their own individual answers. Will the Minister use …