FF
2024-11-07 · Seanad
Family Courts Bill 2022 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages
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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
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Yes, we are adjourning sine die .
I am slightly out of breath after cycling in from Dún Laoghaire.
Yes, perhaps let one of the others go first and I will come back in.
I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and the Deputy Leader for outlining the Order of Business. I welcome the Austrian ambassador and her team to Leinster House, and I wish all Austrians living in Ireland and around the world a happy national day. It is important we acknowledge the support of all our European partners, and the benefits of Europe and the EU in being able to work, travel, co-operate and trade freely with other countries, including Austria. It is of huge benefit to Ireland and all the member states. I brie…
I welcome to the House once again the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question that the Bill be received for final consideration, the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil and this is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For Senators' c…
I now ask the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, to speak on the subject matter of amendments in group 1.
I thank the Minister. Does any Member wish to come in on group 1? If not, I ask the Minister to speak to the subject matter of amendments in group 2.
If no Members wish to speak on that group I ask the Minister to speak on the subject matter of amendments in group 3. That is amendment No. 7.
That does not happen every day; we should all celebrate.
If I was not paying attention before, because I was, but I will pay even more attention now that the Senator has flagged it.
I did let the Senator continue as the point was well made. Senator Seery Kearney will be followed by Senator Warfield.
I ask the Minister now to speak on the subject matter of amendments in group 4, which are amendments Nos. 9 to 14, inclusive.
I invite the Minister to respond to group 4.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister for attending. It is nice when legislation has support from all sides. He worked hard to get here. I congratulate him and his officials in that regard. Equally, I congratulate and thank all the Members for their participation in a process that has brought this matter to a successful conclusion.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
It has well passed.