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. 18 and 19 are in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane. They can speak to their own amendments and to the group of amendments.
Probably not this afternoon or this evening.
This has already been discussed. The Senator can only move it-----
The Senator can speak to the section.
Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 are related. Amendment No. 21 is a physical alternative to No. 20. Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 are related. Amendment No. 25 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 24. Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank Senator Ruane very much. How stands the amendment?
It is on the record of the House now anyway.
They are not grouped.
I must now ask the Senator to report progress. He can continue next time.
I thank the Minister for attending.
I agree with the Order of Business as outlined. I wish to speak about the memory of the late David Hill, whose funeral service is today. He died at the rugby match between the Irish and Scottish parliamentary teams on 19 March. I will be watching the service online, where it is available if anyone would like to watch it at 1.30 p.m. Some Members have been able to travel to the service. Unfortunately, I was not able to because I have a long-standing engagement here, but I wish to remember him and think of his family…
I also mentioned having a green week in the Oireachtas.
Thank you, a Chathaoirligh.
Okay, that is fine.
It is now.
Like other Members, I compliment you, a Chathaoirligh, and the Ceann Comhairle on the historic address by President Zelenskyy to the Houses this morning. This all started six weeks ago and it has been horrific to imagine what has happened. I got a 16-year-old into a school and I have somebody else who is getting extra hours for English as an additional language. It is happening on the ground in Ireland. The Irish people, the State and all of us are doing everything we can, but it is an awful pity that all this dest…
I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee to the House. For the information of Members, please note that the recommittal of amendments Nos. 1 to 27, inclusive, allows a Committee Stage-style discussion, which means Members may speak more than once on each amendment. Amendments Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 25 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 9 and 11 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Government amendments Nos. 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 23 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.