SF
2026-01-22 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed)
I repeat them every week.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 56 of 1,399 decisive votes (14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Sinn Féin | 2,329 | 2020-03-26 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: SF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · SF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · SF 2024-11-29–present
I repeat them every week.
You are misleading the House and your party lied during the election. Those are the facts.
It is a matter of public record. Fianna Fáil, Deputies Darragh O'Brien, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris. and Paschal Donohoe lied about housing completions during the election.
We have the evidence. It has been proved.
I shall respect the Chair.
The truth is the truth.
And in an honest manner.
The Minister's party lied during the general election campaign.
Sorry, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but the Minister's party lied during the general election campaign and was-----
He is defending the indefensible: rising rents and Government dishonesty. Well done, Minister.
No. I am criticising the Minister’s policy failures.
Yes, I do. The Minister should debate me on radio at any time and I will explain it to him again.
We have set it out year after year.
He should publish the evidence that it will drive down rents. He has none.
I have no respect for a Minister who is presiding over record homelessness, record rents and a record housing crisis.
He supported the legislation on this scheme.
Hear, hear.
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