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
I thank Members for their attendance yesterday at the address by Governor Healey and their participation in this morning's wonderful event to commemorate the visit of John F. Kennedy 60 years ago today.
I thank all Members of the House for their contributions to the debate. I thank the Minister of State for his consideration of a security allowance to help councillors in terms of potential attacks on their homes. He is bringing an impending proposal to the Government. That new security allowance is important. As Cathaoirleach, I commend the men and women who work in local government, representing the people as public representatives. They do a fine job. All of us in this House represent them and advocate on their …
A directly elected mayor is an opportunity the Government should not miss. It should embrace it with all hands and make it work. The body politic allowed vested interests outside the body politic control the previous referendum.
I was director of elections for the plebiscite in Cork.
I take the point of order.
I thank the Minister of State. He has always been willing to come into the House and engage in debate with us. We thank him for that. I thank Members for their contributions.
I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, to the House.
Amendment No. 33 has been ruled out of order.
Amendment No. 36 has been ruled out of order.
I welcome to the Public Gallery Ms Cathy Reynolds, daughter of an tiar-Thaoiseach, Albert Reynolds, her husband Mr. Niall Maloney and their family who are guests of Deputy Robert Troy. You are very welcome to Leinster House tonight. I also welcome Shane Martin, brother of our esteemed colleague and friend, Senator Vincent P. Martin, his good wife Deirdre, and a classmate of mine from Maynooth, Milo Murray and his wife Patricia. They are all very welcome. Shane was also in Maynooth. Our visitors are very welcome. I …
Does Senator Flynn wish to reply?
Amendment No. 46 has been ruled out of order.
Amendment No. 53 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on Revenue.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Fintan Warfield - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the proposed sale of alcohol Bill, including the timeframe for the extension of opening hours. Senator John Cummins - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to extend eligibility for illness benefit to those who pay class S PRSI contributions. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Governm…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House and call on Senator Warfield.
I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.
I, too, welcome Mr. Allen and Ms Roberts to the Public Gallery and thank them for being here. I thank Mr. Allen for his excellent work. I had the pleasure of meeting him with Senator Joe O'Reilly in Buswell's Hotel a couple of days ago. He is welcome.