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
Gabhaim buíochas. I just want to clarify that as the Secretary General is not here to defend herself, as the Senator knows. We must be fair to all Members and those who are not present. Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Murphy anois.
I will interrupt to welcome the guests of Deputy O'Dowd. I thank them for being here. They are from County Louth, which had a great win against County Cork at the weekend.
Senator Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 10 be taken before No. 1." The amendment has been seconded by Senator O'Hara. The Deputy Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I interrupt the Senator to welcome the members of Castlepollard social services who are in Leinster House today with our esteemed colleague and friend, former Leader, Deputy and Senator and extraordinary friend to us all, Donie Cassidy. I welcome Mr. Cassidy back and welcome his family, friends and relations who are with him. Céad míle fáilte.
Carry on. There is no time limit.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Before I call on the Acting Leader to propose the adjournment, I thank all Members for participating in this afternoon’s debate. I want to welcome the Ballinakill Ladies’ Group, which is visiting us this afternoon. Céad míle fáilte and I hope you have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House. When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the timeline for the approval and publishing of the tender for the permanent building for Gaelscoil Ruairí, Maynooth, County Kildare. Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the interdepartmental group on …
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the House. Before we begin, I welcome to the Gallery the women from the Irish Countrywomen's Association group in County Meath. I thank them for being here in Leinster House. I hope they have a very pleasant morning.
I welcome the students and teachers from Belclare National School in Tuam, County Galway. I thank them for being here. It is the students' second last day in primary school. They are having a wonderful visit to Leinster House. I want to thank them and they are a wonderful bunch of young people who are very pleasant to chat to. I thank the teachers for all the work that they have done and if I could single out one person, without being unfair to the rest of the group, it is Belle, who is the granddaughter of our fri…
I cannot because they are going to secondary school. They will have a different subject for a different matter so I cannot do that.
Are you moving an amendment to the Order of Business, Senator?
That the Bill be adjourned rather than concluded-----
Thank you.
I commend Senator Boyhan also on his very interesting event later this afternoon. I encourage Members to attend the launch of a book about Sarah Cecilia Harrison, an artist, campaigner and the first female Dublin city councillor. The book will be launched at 4 p.m. in Leinster House.
I welcome Councillor Gareth Scahill, who is newly elected in Castlerea, County Roscommon. I congratulate him and I also welcome Dympna Daly-Finn who also ran in the local elections in Arigna, the home of the great former councillor Charlie Hopkins. I also welcome their family and friends to Leinster House today. They are guests of Senator Dolan. I hope they have a very pleasant day, enjoy their visit, and best of luck to all of them. Gareth, comhghairdeas leat. Glaoim anois ar an gCeannaire chun fhreagra a thabhai…
I would like to be associated with the remarks of Senator Lombard and the Leader on the passing of former Deputy Bernard Allen, who served in the Lower House with distinction from 1981 to 2010 and as a Minister of State. He was a champion of the most vulnerable in his constituency and a friend and mentor to many of us. To his wife Marie and daughters, I offer our deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace. An amendment to the Order of Business has been proposed by Senator Keogan, and seconded by Senator Michael McDow…