I accept the point, but we are trying to stick to the strategic plan in this section.
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 accept the point, but we are trying to stick to the strategic plan in this section.
Okay
Okay. Thank you Senator Ardagh.
Thank you. Senator Daly.
Ideally without repetition. Thank you.
It is not really repetition, but anyway.
It states "or in such other manner as the Minister may specify". That probably covers it.
I thank the Senator. Does the Minister want to contribute-----
-----or will I just put the question?
I welcome from Graiguecullen guests of Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor. They are all very welcome. Deputy Murnane O'Connor was a Member of this House. I am delighted to see our visitors and I hope they enjoy their day.
The point is very well made. Does the Minister want to come back in?
I think that may have been addressed but I will let the Minister come back in.
I am not the Chair.
Before I bring the Minister back in, I welcome Eoin and Mike Nesdale, who are guests of Senator Garvey. I see them in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they are having a nice day and enjoy the rest of their time here. Does the Minister wish to address the point made?
The Minister has dealt with them already.
Before I bring in Senator Ardagh, I welcome to the Visitor's Gallery: David Conn, John Harte and Bryan Follan. They are guests of Senator Davitt and they are all welcome to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their time here. We are doing lots of welcoming of people today. The last Wednesday of the term always has lots of visitors.
I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of a recommendation, who may reply to the discussion on the recommendation. On Report Stage, each non-Government recommendation must be seconded. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Recommendation No. 1 is in the name of Senators Ruane, Black and Flynn and arises out of committee proceedings.
As long as was necessary.
Because Senator Black did not propose the recommendation, Senator Ruane did, she is not allowed to come back in. She may decide what she would like to do about the recommendation. Does the Senator wish to press the recommendation or withdraw?
Before I bring the Minister of State back in, I would like to welcome to the Gallery former Senator, Ian Marshall, who is very welcome, and some of his colleagues. I hope you and your guests enjoy your time in Leinster House. It is always good to see you here.