CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
It was No. 19 in a previous iteration. I just want to be fair to the Senator.
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
2023-10-04 · Seanad
Visit of Slovak Delegation
It gives me pleasure to welcome to the distinguished visitors' Gallery our very good friend, the ambassador of Slovakia to Ireland, Mr. Andrej Droba. He is joined by Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs. Viera Motešická, and intern Ms Katarína Kopèanová. It is Ms Kopèanova's last day in the office. I thank her for her time in the office. I hope she enjoyed her visit to Dublin and Ireland. We wish her every success in the remainder of her studies.
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)
The Senator made a good point about e-scooters. It is something of which we all need to be cognisant. Glaoim anois ar an gCeannaire.
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)
The Leader mentioned the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and I take this opportunity to welcome the guests from St. Benedict's senior citizens' group from Malahide to the Gallery.
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)
They are all very welcome. I thank them for being here today and I hope they have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House.
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)
Senator O'Loughlin has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 17 be taken before No. 1. It has been seconded by Senator Fitzpatrick. The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is it agreed? Agreed.
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
Sex Offenders (Amendment) (Coercive Control) Bill 2023: First Stage
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements
We now proceed with statements on access to third level places and student accommodation. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House. The Minister has ten minutes speaking time, group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes. The Minister will be called to reply no later than 4.20 p.m. with the statements to conclude at 4.30 p.m. I ask the Minister to commence and thank him for being here and for the work he is doing in higher education and continuing education, which is a …
CC
2023-10-04 · Seanad
Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements
One second, Senator. I welcome to the Public Gallery the guests of Deputies McNamara and McGrath and Senator Byrne. They are all very welcome and I thank them for being here. I apologise to the Senator.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senators Tom Clonan and Michael McDowell - The need for the Minister for Justice to outline her plans for pay restoration for barristers who conduct criminal cases in the higher courts under the criminal justice legal aid scheme. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the regulation of non-government immigration services; and the need to set legal criteria which must be …
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
Legal Aid
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Today is Germany’s national day. I welcome to the Public Gallery the deputy head of mission at the German embassy, Mr. Christian Resch. I thank him for being here. I know the ambassador is busy this afternoon. On my behalf and that of the Seanad, I congratulate the people of Germany on their national day. It marks the day of German unity. I hope Mr. Resch, who is only at the beginning of his time in Dublin, has a very successful posting.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
We will now move to two-minute slots, and I remind Senators that it is one item per Senator from now on. I call on an Seanadóir Timmy Dooley.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
The Senator definitely stretched the budget to one item there.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome the Senator's dad to the Public Gallery. I thank him for all his service to the people of County Louth. He can be extremely proud of your commitment to Leinster House and your dedication to your job as a Member of Seanad Éireann.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
It is very important but the Senator is straying into two items.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank the Senator. His brevity was welcome. I call Senator Horkan, who has two minutes and may raise one item.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Yes, that is allowed.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Time is up.
CC
2023-10-03 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Through the Chair.