I thank the Deputy.
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
I thank the Deputy.
Another Deputy is waiting to get in.
I thank the Deputy.
I thank Deputy McNamara. I have given him latitude.
I thank the Minister. That concludes-----
A Theachta-----
Deputy, please. You missed your slot and I let you back in. I cannot answer for-----
You missed your slot. I let you back in and the Minister had time to follow up.
I remind Members that this Stage will last for an hour and a half. I ask them for their co-operation. Will those not participating please leave the Chamber?
There are no amendments to the section. To be clear, the amendments are to section 3.
Then let me put the question.
Yes.
Does Deputy Cullinane want to address the section?
I am guided by the speakers. Other Members are indicating they wish to speak on this section.
If we could do it through the Chair. Does Deputy Michael Collins want to speak on section 2?
I do not mean to restrict anyone. I was there yesterday myself. It is on section 2 just now. There are many amendments and we will try to get through some of them.
The Deputy can speak on section 2.
The Deputy is not being captured on the microphone.
Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, and 21 are related and may be discussed together.
Six speakers are now offering. I call Deputy Howlin.