We are ready to begin.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 22 of 449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 7,413 | 2020-03-19 – 2025-07-09 |
| IND | Independent | 2,272 | 2020-02-20 – 2025-10-08 |
Membership spells on record: IND 2016-03-10–2016-05-30 · I4C 2016-05-31–2020-01-14 · IND 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · IND 2024-11-29–2025-10-25
We are ready to begin.
The incessant bombardment of civilians in Gaza continues, yet the Taoiseach tells us that he cannot go out on a limb and he has to wait for a European decision - a Europe that has lost its moral compass. The slaughter of the Palestinian people continues with the full collusion and active support of the US and Britain. This week, we all received a letter from Doctors Without Borders. It tells us the situation in Gaza is deteriorating even further. Intensive aerial and ground attacks by Israeli forces are continuing …
I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Labour Party amendment to the Government amendment to the motion regarding immigration. Today, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be made", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.
Will the Deputies dissenting who are claiming a division please rise in their places?
As fewer than ten Members have risen I declare the amendment is agreed to. In accordance with Standing Order 82 the names of the Deputies dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Dáil.
Will the Deputies dissenting who are claiming a division please rise in their places?
As fewer than ten Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 82 the names of the Deputies dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Dáil.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 without amendment.
There are ten contributors so they each have up to one minute.
Once again, there are 12 contributors so I will have to keep Deputies to the time.
We are way over time and I am not sure whether we will get through all of the questions. We will get through the next lot in any event.
I thank the Deputy.
We are way over time.
I call Deputy Tóibín to conclude.
Deputy, please.
Deputy, please.
Please, Deputy, let the Taoiseach finish.
Deputy, please.
There are other questions to be responded to.
The clock has been adjusted if the Taoiseach wishes to conclude.