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
Hold on, let me talk to Senator Ruane about trying to understand it. We are going round in circles a bit. The Senator is asking if it is currently the case that someone might be asked for the same rate of pay in work experience and will that be perpetuated in the future legislation. Is that correct?
I want to let the Minister back in. I call Senator Higgins, very briefly.
It is training, yes.
Before I bring the Minister in, I welcome as guests of Senator Fitzpatrick who is in the Gallery: Seán Eithne, Maeve and Josephine Cody, Aidan and Joe Moore, and Mark as well. They are all very welcome to Seanad Éireann and to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their evening here with all of us and enjoy the rest of their stay. I call the Minister.
Amendments Nos. 13 to 16, inclusive, are out of order because of a potential charge on the Revenue.
As it is now 6.15 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad of this day: "That section 13 is hereby agreed to in committee; in respect of each of the sections undisposed of the section is hereby agreed to in committee; the Schedule is hereby agreed to in committee; the Title is hereby agreed to in committee; the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment; the Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby received for final consideration; …
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, 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.
Some Senators and the Minister wish to speak briefly.
I thank the Minister. Sometimes when a Bill has "Miscellaneous Provisions" in the Title we tend to think it is not as important as it is, but in fact, there is a lot of really good stuff in this. No one thanks the Minister so we will thank you.
You did indeed, Senator
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
I welcome the Minister back to the House.
I thank the Minister for his comprehensive opening statement. I hope Senators will not be repeating everything the Minister said but will bring their own thoughts to his contribution.
It does not necessarily.