I have a briefing note on when references are made to persons outside the House-----
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 have a briefing note on when references are made to persons outside the House-----
I ask the Senator to be aware of people who are not in the position to defend themselves.
I gave Senator Kyne considerable latitude given what we are dealing with. I hope Senator Dolan will not engage in similar activity.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister and wish him and all the Members a happy Christmas.
I am not sure that is a point of order.
I am not sure it is a point of order.
I was going to let the Minister back in anyway.
There is no repetition.
Senator Fitzpatrick is not repeating anything.
We have only spent 15 minutes on the section and I can make the call that it has not been adequately discussed.
This is a large section-----
Sorry, when I am in the Chair, I am neutral.
Every time-----
We get a lot of repetition-----