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
It is for the benefit of the people. It is not my interpretation, it is the interpretation of the Bills Office and the Cathaoirleach as such.
We will not get to amendments Nos. 86 or 89.
Make it quickly.
It is not in the section.
I am sure it is a very good point but it is not relevant to the section.
I have no doubt.
There are 228 amendments-----
In fairness we will deal with them in the order that they have been arranged. There is nobody else indicating that they want to speak on section 3. Does the Minister wish to respond to the debate on section 3?
Before we do section 3 will the Minister respond to amendment No. 6 because it has already been discussed with amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Warfield, Ó Donnghaile, Gavan and Boylan? Does Senator Ó Donnghaile want to move amendment No. 6?
I thank the Minister. Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 in the names of Senators Ruane and Higgins have been ruled out of order as they pose a potential charge on the Revenue.
Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 11 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 10. Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
No other Members are offering on amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, at this point. Does the Minister wish to come back in or has she said what she wishes to say?
I take that on board. I will deal with these as they arose. Amendment No. 10 has been moved. What do Senators Malcolm Byrne and Cassells wish to do with it?
Do not all sit back in shock that something has passed. Amendments Nos. 14, 22, 23, 30 and 228, which is the last amendment, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The Senator can only move amendment No. 14 at this point.
The Senator can speak to amendments Nos. 14, 22, 23, 30 and 228.
He might have been, but he is not allowed.
We will reach the amendments in due course and I thank the Senator.
Amendment No. 15 is in the names of Senators Warfield, Ó Donnghaile, Gavan and Boylan. Amendments Nos. 15 to 19, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 16 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 15. Amendments Nos. 15 to 19, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 16 is in the names of Senators Byrne and Cassells.