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
Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related and my be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are physical alternatives.
Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
We are discussing amendment No. 8 only.
We are dealing with amendment No. 8.
I call Senator Seery Kearney.
According to the notes, you are the next speaker, Senator.
That is no problem.
I thank the Minister. I am not sure about tomorrow. I think it is next we week we are discussing it. I saw a few people questioning themselves and others and just wanted to allay their concerns.
I apologise, but I am going to have to ask the Senator to report progress.
I echo Senator Murphy's words in regard to a visit to Strokestown. As someone whose grandmother came from Strokestown, I would like to be part of the delegation. I have been there many times. Strokestown has one of the widest streets in Ireland and possibly in Europe. A fabulous renovation and restoration job has been done on the museum. I support a cross-party delegation visiting. I put my name down as one of those people who would be entitled to go on the visit. It is great to see the former Leader back again. It…
It took me 20 years to get back on my bike. Senator Cassells looks okay after his first trip. With regard to bike promotion, I wish to emphasise that every bike takes a car off the roads. I am a driver as much as a cyclist, but I ask people to think of the bicycle when they are driving. On the way in I encountered five vehicles in cycle lanes. Equally, two people opened their doors in front of me and apologised to me. We just need people to be conscious of people cycling.
And me.
I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, back to the House once more. He is very welcome.
Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 5 to 8, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. 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.
When is it proposed to sit again?