I have a proposed wording, if the Leader wishes to make a proposal.
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 have a proposed wording, if the Leader wishes to make a proposal.
The Leader may propose that, notwithstanding the order of the House today, the debate on No. 2 be now adjourned.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach very much. The Minister of State is very welcome. This is a little bit like Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown on tour here with him, Senator Ward and myself. We all soldiered together on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. It is not unique but at the moment every single Member in the House, including the Minister of State, has been a former local authority member. We have all had direct experience of working as councillors on the ground and seeing this issue play out. In 2009, I was lucky en…
Like every Senator - I have been listening to debates from my office before I came into the Chamber - I want to welcome the restrictions being removed as much as they were. It probably caught everybody a little by surprise, but it was very positive. There was a great mood around all of our towns, villages and cities in the past couple of days. We will remember those we have lost and those who suffered significantly in terms of illness and their businesses being impacted. I support the calls by other Senators that w…
In keeping with the spirit of the day, it is important that we acknowledge all of the staff of the House, from Mr. Martin Groves and Ms Bridget Doody in the Seanad Office to the Cathaoirleach and his team, and everyone else who works in Leinster House - those in the print room, the ushers, the catering staff and everyone else who helps us out. In particular, I wish a happy Christmas to all of the Members. This time last year, I was not a Member and it was courtesy of the people in this Chamber and the Lower House t…
He is always very welcome.
I thank Senator Davitt for his contribution and his brevity.
That is the first time I have heard the Senator refer to taking guerrilla action, although perhaps it will not be the last.
No, not today.
I ask the Minister of State to conclude the debate. He has five minutes to reply.
We are all looking forward to that.
It was gratuity payments.
I thank the Minister of State for his responses to the Senators and for his comprehensive reply.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I am not sure where the Senator could speak on that but he is going to speak somewhere, so he can go on. He should be brief.
It is a pity we do not have some people from Limerick here to hear you say all these lovely things about the place.
I know. It is a lovely place and I am sure all the Members would agree with that.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?