This is the Order of Business.
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
This is the Order of Business.
Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
I add my voice in remembrance of Bobby Aylward and extend my sympathies to Helena and the family. I did not know him very well but the reason I stand here today is that I served on the Committee of Public Accounts with him. As was said already, he was a refreshingly honest voice and a great man for puncturing any sense of pomposity or preciousness. I also had the privilege of travelling to Tanzania with him. We met the public accounts committee there. He left a lasting impression on me, although I did not know him …
Go raibh míle maith agaibh. We will now rise for a minute's silence.
Deputy Ó Snodaigh, please.
There are two speakers left and I do not know how they are dividing their time.
We are out of time.
I have to interrupt the Minister of State. Deputy Matthews is next. There is less than two minutes left.
Deputy Matthews-----
Deputy Matthews has just been left with a minute and a half.
Thank you.
There was a robust interchange.
The Deputy is way over time.
We are way over time.
For the voices coming from the Government benches, this was an 11-minute slot. I did not divide up the time. Thank you.
It was a robust interchange.
We are going back to Sinn Féin. This is a five-minute slot.
Deputy Crowe-----
I will abandon this session if this continues. I understand the anger and robust debate, but this must not continue.
It is Christmas week so I will allow a little latitude if Members want to speak on this very important motion. I will suspend just for five minutes maximum to allow Members to come into the Chamber.