I do.
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 do.
The Senator has made his points well.
The Senator is well over his allocated time.
I ask Senator McDowell to resume his seat.
I call Senator Keogan and thank her for her patience.
He supported it.
Sorry, Senator.
The Senator had his opportunity. Let the Leader reply, please.
Senator Craughwell had his opportunity.
Senator Vincent P. Martin has moved amendment No. 1 to the Order of Business: "That No. 7 be taken before No. 1". It is being seconded by Senator Keogan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has moved amendment No. 2 to the Order of Business: "That the proceedings of Report and Final Stages of the Planning and Development Bill 2023 be adjourned at 5.45 p.m. today". Is that amendment being pressed? We are not having a debate.
You are not. You can move the amendment but we are not going to have a big debate now.
Thank you, Senator, I have given you latitude.
Senator Higgins, the Members of the House have responsibility to know the rules of the House too. I have given you latitude.
You are not, actually; at this juncture you are not. Check Standing Orders. You are not. I have given you latitude because I understand the importance of what you----
Thank you. Are you pressing it?
I welcome Deputy Noel Grealish and his guests from Galway to the Public Gallery. To explain to the ladies from New Ross, sometimes Members can be unruly in their carry-on. I am sure they have means in the New Ross Women's Shed of being able to look after unruly members. I welcome the ladies from New Ross. Tá céad míle fáilte rompu go Leinster House. I hope they have a very pleasant day here this afternoon. We are in the middle of voting on agreeing the Order of Business. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed…
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome to the Gallery the wonderful people from the northside of Cork city, from Sunday's Well, Knocknaheeny, Hollyhill, Farranree and Blarney Street. They are guests of Deputy Thomas Gould. They are very welcome to Leinster House and I hope they have a pleasant visit today.
Amendments Nos. 115 to 150, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 126 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 125. Amendments Nos. 137 to 150, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 136. Amendments Nos. 115 to 150, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement.