Is that agreed? Agreed.
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
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, back to the House.
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?
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Humphreys.
Amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane is out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.
Section 3 is opposed by Senators Warfield and Gavan, who are not present. Is the section agreed to?
Amendments Nos. 3 to 10, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.
I apologise for interrupting the Minister. I welcome Deputy Verona Murphy and her guest to the House. They are very welcome.
May I just make a point, please? We are concluding-----
Let me make my point first. We will be concluding at 6.15 p.m., so if the Senator wants to get to her other amendments, we need to keep going.
I heard the Minister state a couple of times that nothing has changed bar the fact it is pay related.
I am saying that is what I heard.
I will bring in Senator Higgins and then go back-----
That is the Senator's interpretation. I think-----
Senator Higgins will resume her seat as Senator Ruane is speaking.
For purposes of clarification, is the Senator asking whether it applies in the current system and if it will continue to apply in the new system?