The time is up.
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.
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
The time is up.
I welcome to the Public Gallery, Gill Cotter and Mahia Malone, who are visiting from Raglan in New Zealand. They are here as guests of our colleague and friend, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee. I also welcome our former colleague and friend, Anthony Kelly. Thank you for being here. I hope you have an enjoyable visit to Leinster House. I hope we beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup.
We will have a debate on this important topic free from rancour. There has been a good debate so far. Senator Hoey's time is almost up so I ask her to conclude.
In accordance with Standing Order 82, as the required number of tellers have not been appointed for the Tá side, I declare the amendment lost.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:Senator Niall Blaney - The need for the Minister for Justice to establish a new Garda station in west Donegal.Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to ensure important GAA championship fixture matches are free to air in Ireland, particularly in light of the cost-of-living crisis.Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Health to provi…
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, to the House.
On that topic, I heard Professor Donal O'Shea state on the radio the other morning that somebody who went abroad had an operation carried out in a warehouse. I thank the Senator for raising the matter.
I now call on Senator Mullen. I thank Senator Keoghan for accommodating his next move. I will give Senator Keoghan latitude in her contribution because, in fairness to her, she was to be the first speaker.
Next is Senator Keogan and I will give her latitude given that she facilitated Senator Mullen.
On behalf of myself and all of us, I extend our sympathies to the family of the late Mr. Anthony Dolan of Ballinasloe, father of our colleague and friend, Aisling. To Mrs. Teresa Dolan and to Brian, Darragh and David we send our sympathies. I now call on the Deputy Leader to reply to the debate on the Order of Business.
Senator Mullen moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1". It was seconded by Senator Keogan. The Deputy Leader indicated she is prepared to accepted the amendment.
I ask Members to please rise for the minute's silence.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made to the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 on 28 June 2023.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:Senator Róisín Garvey - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to increase the number of enforcement officers for farm inspections to improve water quality.Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the provision of a gym, canteen and social space for St. Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill, County Cavan.Senator Niall Blaney - The need for t…