CC
2024-06-26 · Seanad
Criminal Offences (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage
I do not know. I am just reading what is in front of me.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 236 of 237 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 | 1,575 | 2020-03-20 – 2024-11-07 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 299 | 2020-01-21 – 2024-11-07 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · FF 2021-04-21–2025-01-29
I do not know. I am just reading what is in front of me.
That is the information I have. I am not allowed to let the Senator speak about it. This is not about me-----
I am sorry if the Senator did not, but I am just telling her what is in front of me. She may not speak about amendment No. 1.
Yes, the Senator should have been. It is not in my gift to notify her or not. All I can say is that amendment No. 1 is out of order and I am not permitted to let her speak on it.
We will deal with the others when we get to them.
Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, and 6 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
Amendment No. 40 in the name of Senator Keogan has unfortunately also been ruled out of order. I have been informed that an email was sent.
I am not permitted to let the Senator speak on her amendment. They are not my rules but those of the House. I cannot let her speak on something that is out of order. It was ruled out of order by the Cathaoirleach's office and not by me. Amendment No. 14 in the Senator's name is out of order as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and represents a potential charge on the Revenue.
I am not allowed to let the Senator speak on it because it has been ruled out of order. I am sorry that I cannot but I cannot.
Unfortunately, I am not permitted to let the Senator speak on it.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Acting Chairperson. I thank Senator Martin for introducing this legislation. Fianna Fáil welcomes this debate and does not oppose the Bill. A lot of what needs to be said has been said by Senators Martin, O'Hara and Clonan. I do not want to repeat their points but it is important that we acknowledge what this Bill is trying to do to make it easier for people dealing with this awful topic. Yesterday, we spoke about the Offences Against the State Act, juries, non-juries and so on and that we want stuff to…
I thank the Minister. I call Senator Martin to reply to the debate.
I thank Senator Martin.
I thank the Minister. Before I put the question, I welcome to the Public Gallery Senator Mullen and his guests, who I understand have been fellow walkers with Senator Mullen on the Camino at various times. They are all very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a nice time. Welcome to Seanad Éireann. Councillor Michael "Moegie" Maher is also there. He is not hiding but is behind somebody else. He is very welcome. I congratulate him on his re-election.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
In accordance with an order of the Seanad of 20 June 2024, the House stands adjourned until 11.30 a.m. tomorrow.
I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I apologise for not being present for his speech, but I have read it and the briefing note in advance. I will not rehash what is in the briefing notes because he has outlined all of it clearly and comprehensively. I want to touch on airlines, as a member and vice chair of the transport committee. I have raised this with the Minister, Deputy McEntee. Since then, it seems apparent that most of our illegal immigrants are coming across the Border, if the figures are right, …