Is that agreed? Agreed.
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
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 on the European Union Agency for Asylum and repealing Regulation (EU) No. 439/2010, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 4 October 2022.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the use of section 254 licences for telephone masts. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the new rural housing guidelines. Senator John Cummins - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend …
I thank the Deputy Leader. I welcome everybody back from their St. Patrick's break. I hope everybody had a very restful and joyful St Patrick's Day. I call on Senator Eugene Murphy.
I thank Senator Murphy. I call an Seanadóir Joe O'Reilly.
Go raibh míle maith agat. I call an Seanadóir Boyhan.
Will Senator Gavan clarify that he is moving No. 133, motion 9?
I remind my colleague this is the Order of Business.
Time is up. I do not make the rules. It is the Order of Business but I concur with Senator Craughwell that the output of the members of our delegation and the officials was commendable, as was the Senator's work on cybersecurity. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Having just come back from Africa, I can tell Senators Hoey and Byrne that Irish Aid is very much working towards making Africa a more equal and inclusive society. I met a number of front-line defenders who work with many different groups, including LGBT groups, in Africa. I wanted to say that as well. Senator Keogan is next.
Before I call on our next speaker, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Mrs. Mary McGahon and Mr. Johnny McGahon, the parents of our colleague, Senator McGahon, to the Gallery. The McGahon family has great standing in the politics of County Louth, with the late Brendan McGahon serving as a Deputy. The Senator's friend, Cora Clarke, is here also and is very welcome. On that note, in front of his parents, I call on Senator McGahon.
No pressure at all.
You are seeking a debate on the Order of Business, I hope.
Hear, hear.
Tá an t-am caite.
I thank Senator Cassells.
I thank Senator Cassells very much.
The matter raised by Senators Ahearn and Flynn are matters for the other House and not for this House. That is a matter for the people involved.
I understand, but we have no say on those matters on the Order of Business.