The clock beside me is ticking.
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 clock beside me is ticking.
If Senators so wish, I will be happy to allow the Minister of State to conclude.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
As no other Member is indicating, I invite the Minister of State to reply.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the funding of hormone replacement therapy medication. Senator Tom Clonan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on making the Trust in Care reports available to a person with an intellectual disability and their family (details supplied) and the ethical requirements o…
I welcome to the Gallery our friend, former colleague and former Minister of State, Deputy Frankie Feighan. He is joined by Lord Evans of Rainow of the House of Lords, whom I had the pleasure of meeting last night at the British ambassador's residence. I thank him for being with us as part of the Anglo-Irish friendship group. I also welcome Craig Blaney, Frank Shivers, Glyn Roberts and Mark Gilmore, who have been pioneers in this new initiative with Deputy Feighan. It is a wonderful initiative. Some of us were in S…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lawless. I thank him for the great start he has made in his new brief at the Department of Transport. He has been at Cork Airport and has been a very good supporter. I thank him for being here.
The next commencement matter is from Senator Clonan.
The Commencement matter is one for the Department of Health but I cannot answer as to why the Minister for Health cannot be here.
I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business.
I welcome the students from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan. They are very welcome to the Seanad. I call Senator O’Loughlin.
I call Senator Lombard.
Sorry, the Senator is making a proposal?
Thank you.
The Senator's time is up.
Senator Higgins is way over time.
I thank the Senator, but his time is well up.
I know, but-----