We are way over time.
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 way over time.
Deputy O'Dowd has eaten into the time for the answer.
I thank the Minister.
We will try to keep to the time limits.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. I call the Tánaiste.
I remind all Members that they may speak for up to one minute on one issue related to promised legislation and Government policy. I ask that they co-operate.
We are not having an interaction. We will have a question and a response.
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Amendments Nos. 1, 8, 24, 28, 39, 42, 44, 48, 59, 62, 67, 68, 70, 83, 87 and 88 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
Amendments Nos. 2, 36, 55 and 56 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
Amendments Nos. 3, 33, 34, 43, 53, 54, 63, 73 and 78 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 4, 7, 50, 69, 71, 74 and 79 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 6, 35 and 49 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 11, 40, 60 and 85 are related and may be discussed together
Amendments Nos. 12 and 13 are related and may be discussed together.
Before we move on, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Senator Seery-Kearney in the Chamber. I know she is particularly interested in this Bill and has worked very hard in this area.
Amendments Nos. 14 to 16, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.