A number of questions are grouped.
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
A number of questions are grouped.
We are finishing at 10.32 p.m. I ask for your co-operation.
The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - to discuss concern in Galway in relation to the proposed funding for the LEADER programme in Galway from 2023 to 2027. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan - to discuss the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána. Deputy Paul Donnelly - to discuss teacher recruitment in Coolmine Community School where many students lack access to metalwork, woodwork a…
The next speaker is missing, so we will move on to the next question, and it is Deputy Munster again.
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Finance Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.
I call Deputy Fitzmaurice. We have a pretty good record on time to this point.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - to discuss the ongoing mistreatment of mothers engaged in custody issues. Deputy Holly Cairns - to discuss the pressing need for a bus service for young adults with disabilities in Beara, County Cork. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin - to discuss the need for an inquiry into abuse at Blackrock College and other private schools. Deputy Sean …
Tá dhá rud le rá agam. Ar dtús, meabhraím do gach duine a fón a chur ina dtost. An dara rud ná ráiteas atá le déanamh agam. Iarraim ar Chomhaltaí a bheith foighneach ar feadh nóiméid. Sula leanfaimid ar aghaidh, is mian liom a dheimhniú, mar eolas do Theachtaí, go bhfuil scríofa agam chuig an Teachta Marc Mac Searraigh i ndáil leis an ionsaí éagórach gan bhunús a rinne sé ar m'ionracas mar Chathaoirleach i ndeireadh na gCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht Dé Céadaoin seo caite. An lá sin, chuir an Teachta Mac…
The Deputy has asked his question.
The Deputy did not ask for a direction of the Chair.
No, the Deputy did not. I will pass on now. The Deputy did not ask for a direction of the Chair.
I am moving on-----
I am moving on. The Deputy persisted in asking the question without getting the permission of the Chair. He might try it another time.
I will not give a direction at this point. It has been dealt with. It has been dealt with in the sense that the Deputy asked the question and then proceeded to quote Standing Orders without waiting.
With the Taoiseach's co-operation there are two speakers left. I will take them together.
No, Deputy. I let you in for one item.
There are six Deputies, so each will have up to a minute.
I thank the Deputy.
The Deputy is out of time.