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
Every point the Senator has made has been well made but I remind the Senator this is not a Second Stage debate and the amendments we are discussing are related to local authorities.
I agree with him and I am not doubting anything he is saying-----
Once the Senator is talking about local authorities in relation to this, I am more than happy to let him continue. I ask him not to stray away from the amendments we are dealing with.
We will not mention them for now, Senator McDowell. I thank Senator Gavan for his contribution.
Okay. Senator Ward wants to come in.
Go ahead.
We are unable to discuss a section until the amendments to the section have been dispensed with, unless the matter is relevant to the amendments.
Amendments Nos. 3 to 37, inclusive, and 41 and 46 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 3 to 37, inclusive, and 41 and 46, so amendment No. 31 is in that group, yes.
When we get to that amendment.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed?
Will Members take their seats?
I welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber. Will Senator Higgins resume her seat, please?
Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 in the name of Senators Higgins, Ruane, Black and Flynn are ruled out of order as they involve a potential charge on the Revenue.
Amendments Nos. 26 to 40, inclusive, and 42 to 52, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House again.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?