CC
2025-05-01 · Dail
Report of the Farrelly Commission: Statements
I propose that we go ahead and allow the Minister to speak-----
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 395 of 397 decisive votes (0 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 | 192 | 2025-03-26 – 2026-09-24 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 23 | 2025-03-27 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2024-11-29–present
I propose that we go ahead and allow the Minister to speak-----
-----noting the absence of the script, copies of which will be circulated as soon as they get here. Is that agreed? Agreed. I invite the Minister to make her opening statement.
Before we continue, I would just like to point out that utterances relating to the integrity or professional competency of the chairperson of the commission should not be made. I believe Sinn Féin is splitting its time – 25 minutes divided by five.
We have just ten minutes left before the debate is adjourned. Deputy O'Connell has 15 minutes and she may use the other five minutes when the debate resumes.
Deputies, please.
We have about three minutes. I will allow Deputy Murphy to ask his question and then allow the Minister a minute to respond. We will finish at that.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the need to bring the Ring of Kerry road up to an acceptable standard. Deputy Máire Devine - To discuss the industrial action being undertaken by Irish nurses and their unions. Deputy Alan Kelly - To discuss the need for a new taxi or hackney licence in rural Ireland. Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss the exclusion of mains…
Are the Deputies splitting their time?
There is a difficulty in mentioning children's names. When the Deputy comes back in-----
I just have to point that out.
I remind Members that people should not be named in the House.
I ask Deputy Ó Laoghaire to conclude.
It is the honour of a lifetime to stand in this Chamber and make my maiden speech. First off, I thank the good people of Cavan and Monaghan for putting their trust in me and giving me the privilege of representing them in this House. I said I would be a new voice but continue the good work of Fine Gael in Cavan and Monaghan, which I promise to do. I thank everyone who worked for me to be elected to Dáil Éireann. I want to ask the Minister about funding for local improvement schemes. This funding stream provides fun…
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss the shortage of bus drivers in school transport and prohibition on use of drivers over 70 years of age. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the crisis in funding for primary schools in Dublin's north inner city. Deputy Alan Kelly - To discuss the need for a new hackney or taxi licence to serve rural areas. Deputy Joe Neville - To…
Deputies McGettigan and Farrell have four minutes. I take it that they are taking two minutes each.