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
The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and I will both recall that during the Celtic tiger era, we were always reminded about the massive wealth this country had. We were told we were one of the wealthiest nations on the face of the earth and that we should be doing more for everybody, and so on. We all know what happened-----
We know what happened. The wealth was based on the value of property-----
-----and incomes. That is where it was based, but overnight - bang - it all disappeared. The whole lot went right out the window and we were soon one of the poorest countries, dependent on everybody else and on charity all around us. We had better believe that. I will follow on from my colleague in regard to utilising on behalf of the nation and encouraging the spending of money by those who have it in savings on the restoration of buildings or whatever the case may be. There is a provision in various finance Bills…
The byword from this debate so far came from Deputy Paul Murphy when he said it is not possible to fight Covid on the cheap. Where was the Deputy for the past two years? This has not been done on the cheap. Measures were taken by the Government that were necessary to protect the health of the people. If the Government had not done that, it would have been grossly irresponsible. The measures introduced were done so in good faith and were required at the time to deal with an issue about which it was unknown how far i…
Thank you, Deputy.
The Deputy's time is up.
I thank the Deputy. His time is up. Next is the Independent Independent Group - Deputy Michael McNamara and Deputy Catherine Connolly.
One voice. I apologise to the Minister.
The Deputy should resume his seat. He should be respectful to-----
The Deputy is long enough around to know he is out of order.
Please. The Deputy should not do that. That is not fair to anybody else.
I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this subject at this time because it serves to remind us all of the importance of early detection and treatment, and of the availability of the appropriate services. I am not sure whether my colleague is returning. I had two minutes or something.
Well, I have been-----
We dealt with this subject in committee just two days ago. It was a timely visit to the subject. I compliment the Minister and Ministers of State on their work in this area, particularly at that this time and coming as it does in the wake of the difficulties with the reliability of screening and the reviews of screening that did not work out to the benefit of quite a number of women. In those circumstances, we have learned lessons. At least I hope we have. One or two points come to mind. Almost invariably as public…
I will continue for a couple of minutes, with the permission of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is important that we mark this occasion. It is important that we learn from what has happened in the past. It is equally important that we spend money strategically and redouble our efforts to deal with the issue from here on in. We must encourage investment to deal with it. Cancer care is being given by many in constituencies up and down the country. Very many of the services are voluntary. In some such cases, as in my co…
I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important Bill. From my experience dealing with welfare issues in respect of children, there are one or two things to note, one of which is continuity. Continuity is hugely important to the child. Children are at a very formative age and, particularly if they have had disturbances in the past, are very conscious of who they are dealing with and become very quickly alert to what the attitude is and where they are and where they are going. They therefore need reassura…
It must be.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Matt Carthy - to discuss ongoing delays in the issuing of passports; (2) Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - to discuss the delays in processing primary medical cert applications; (3) Deputy Kathleen Funchion - to discuss child abduction; (4) Deputy Colm Burke - to discuss the provision of additional fibre broadband infrastructure to premises that do n…
If the Minister does not have a copy of that letter, it would be helpful for the Deputy to give him one.
The Minister of State to continue without interruption.