CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Go raibh maith agat.
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
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Go raibh maith agat. The Senator had been doing well. I call Senator Malcolm Byrne.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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Tá an t-am beagnach thart.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I am reasonably lenient because we are a democratically elected parliamentary Chamber. Members will be aware that the President has apologised for any offence his remarks-----
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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-----about the forum chair may have caused. In that regard, the matter is best left there. Members know better than I do that the ruling of the House by successive Cathaoirligh in respect of the matter of the office of President is that it is above-----
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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Sorry, the office of President, irrespective of who is the holder, is above and should always be above and outside debate in this House.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
The conduct of the President, whoever is the President, in performing the role, is not open to criticism. I will not allow it. The office of President is one we should have the utmost respect for, regardless of people's views of the holder of the office at a particular time. The office is one that we in this House should-----
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
No. Senator Craughwell, who has been a Member of the House for a long time, knows that the office of President is above criticism on the floor of this Chamber. While I am here, I will not allow any criticism to happen.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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As a veteran, I hope the Senator will maintain that level of equanimity during his contribution.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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I know that Senator Craughwell is trying to provoke the Chair. I remind him of the rulings of successive-----
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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-----Cathaoirligh on the matter. That position is unchanged and will remain so during my time as Cathaoirleach.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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They are overboiled at this stage, I inform the Senator, because his time is up. I call Senator Kyne.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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We have not had sight of it either. What is the motion on again?
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
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We will clarify that and we can take it tomorrow.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
To help the Deputy Leader, it has been circulated. I am told it will be on the Order Paper next week.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
It will be on the next Order Paper.
CC
2023-06-20 · Seanad
Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023: Referral to Joint Committee
I welcome guests of Senator McGahon to the Public Gallery. They are Peter K. Miller and his wife Barbara Miller from Montreal, Canada. They are very welcome to the Houses of the Oireachtas. I cannot give them homework off but I hope they have a very pleasant visit to Ireland and to Leinster House. They are in very august company in Senator McGahon, who is one of our young rising stars in the Parliament. They are very welcome.
CC
2023-06-15 · Seanad
Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil
Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made to the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 14 June 2023. Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made to the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 on 14 June 2023.
CC
2023-06-15 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Micheál Carrigy - The need for the Minister for Health to ensure that the pandemic special recognition payment is made to all staff at St. Christopher's Services, Longford. Senator Paul Gavan - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the delay in the establishment of the youth mental health pathfinder unit. Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Health to review palliative c…
CC
2023-06-15 · Seanad
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
The Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, is very welcome. As always, it is good to have her in the Seanad.