CC
2023-10-19 · Seanad
Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements
I thank the Tánaiste for being here and for his contribution. He has to leave us now to go to a meeting.
Jerry Buttimer
Rhetoric & votes →On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 634 of 639 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.
Party over time
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 | 2,937 | 2020-07-09 – 2024-11-06 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 1,385 | 2020-03-20 – 2026-09-24 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · FG 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FG 2016-03-10–2020-03-29 · FG 2020-03-30–2024-11-29 · FG 2024-11-29–present
Record
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on teacher shortages in Keadue National School, County Roscommon. Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to provide an update on the ongoing issue concerning the Castletown lands in Celbridge, County Kildare and the short- to medium-term plans of the OPW to re…
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
School Staff
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
School Staff
I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Rosary College in Crumlin who are on a school tour. I thank them for being here and hope they have an educational, positive and good time in Leinster House.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
The boys and girls from Kill O' the Grange National School in Dublin are very welcome. I hope they have a good visit to Leinster House. As we are heading towards the Hallowe'en break, may I offer them homework off tonight to celebrate early? Thank you.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
We all wish the students well today in their exam results.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome the guests of Deputy Michael Collins who are in the Public Gallery. I thank them for being here and I hope that they have a very good visit to Leinster House. Céad mile fáilte rompu.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I now call Senator Malcolm Byrne. These are two-minute slots in which one item is to be raised.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator, please.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
We mentioned that one item would be raised on the Order of Business by each speaker.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Three.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank the Senator. There is no linking.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Members can change the ruling, the Standing Order or the precedent. I do not mind.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
No, keep going.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I understand where Senator Lombard is going with this.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Finish up, please, Senator.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Thank you, Senator.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Thank you; you are stretching it now.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Thank you; you are stretching it. Anois, Senator Craughwell.
CC
2023-10-18 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Members were here for the Order of Business. They know I am being consistent in the application of the rules of the House.