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
There is a long list of speakers and I will do my best to get everybody in. With the co-operation of the Tánaiste, we will get as many in as we can. I appeal to Deputies to stay well under one minute, if possible, and we will then be able to get the replies.
I started out with a long list of Deputies wanting to speak and we have run out of time. There are seven people left. If the Tánaiste is willing, I am prepared to go through them all very quickly but they will not have a minute each. If Deputies are ready to ask their questions as quickly as they can, I will call those who remain on the list. I am asking Deputies just to put their question and no more. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The Deputy has put his question.
I am only allowing Deputies to put their questions. I do not mean to cut people short but I ask that they just put their questions. We are way over time.
There are three speakers left. I again ask that they confine themselves to putting their questions.
The Deputy has put his question.
I thank the Tánaiste and Deputies for their co-operation. We got through the list. I have received a note from the Chief Whip's office indicating that the Taoiseach wishes to make a statement to the House.
Some speakers are indicating. I will allow a speaker from each group. I see Deputy Bríd Smith has indicated. There is no one from Sinn Féin. We will hear first from Deputy Duncan Smith of the Labour Party.
Deputy Fitzpatrick will speak on behalf of the Regional Group.
Deputy Catherine Murphy will contribute next. To be fair to the Deputy, the Taoiseach has made an announcement on the situation.
That completes the comments. Does the Taoiseach wish to come back in to clarify the matter?
The Deputy must formally move the motion. She has given notice in this regard.
I do not know what the translation of the Title is. B'fhéidir go mbeidh an Teachta Ó Snodaigh in ann aistriúchán a thabhairt air sin.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
The Deputy should address the content of the Bill.
A message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.
I do not intend to use my full seven minutes. I support Deputy Pringle's sensible and practical amendment. If we are serious about learning from mistakes and processes, the least we can do is to make a review system fit for purpose. The cursory system in place after one year is not fit for purpose. I know more resources and finance will be involved, but it will be much cheaper in the long term to do something like what has been suggested in this amendment. What comes to mind in this regard is the Assisted Decision-…
Is there a copy available? There might be copies outside. The speech is on its way. Meanwhile, we will move on to the Sinn Féin slot.