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 welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the parents of our friend and colleague, Senator Seery Kearney. Mr. and Mrs. Seery are very welcome. I see my good friend, Scarlett Seery Kearney, in the Gallery. She is very welcome to Leinster House and to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery where she should be every day. She is probably the 61st Member of the Seanad, so I welcome her back.
Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the amendment lost. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
Will the Members claiming a division please rise?
As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
The Minister, Deputy Donnelly, has indicated that he wishes to make a few final remarks.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann agreed on 19 June 2024 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Employment Permits Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann passed the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 on 19 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024 on 19 June 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John Cummins - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on delays in allocating funding to community groups under the community energy grant scheme. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on whether climate or weather modification operations have taken place in Irish airspace. Senator Ma…
Before I call Senator Cummins, as I have done on all occasions when members of the Cabinet come to the House, I take the opportunity to thank the Minister, Deputy Ryan, for being here. It is good to have a member of Cabinet here taking a Commencement matter. On my own behalf and on that of the House, I thank the Minister for his service to public life and to the State. He announced his retirement this week. You can disagree with the Minister on many things, but he is a thorough professional, a gentleman and a decen…
Before I call on the Acting Leader to outline the business for today, I welcome H.E. Florence Ensch, ambassador of Luxembourg, who is in the Public Gallery. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to commemorate, celebrate and congratulate the people of Luxembourg on their national day, which is being celebrated on Sunday. It is the celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday. The ambassador has been a wonderful ambassador and friend of Ireland. I had the pleasure of meeting her before she came into the Chamber and got a…
I welcome to the Public Gallery members of staff from the Department of Health. I thank them for being here and for their service to the State and the work they do in the Department of Health. Míle buíochas for your work and endeavour.
Before I call Senator Seery Kearney, I welcome to the Public Gallery her goddaughter, Amy Kearney. You are very welcome. I hope you have been treated royally this morning in Leinster House. I thank you for being here. You can be very proud of your godmother. She is doing a wonderful job. I hope she treats you well today, as I am sure she does every day.
I call the Acting Leader to reply. I join with Senator Seery Kearney and others in congratulating Senator Conway today on taking the Order of Business. He is a champion of inclusion and advocacy on behalf of the visually impaired community. He has shown how people can overcome all obstacles to lead a full life. It is great to have him in the chair today.
I congratulate Senator Conway on his debut. Perhaps it could be a future elevation but we will not stray into that realm just now.
Amendments Nos. 9, 16, 27, 29, 49 and 53 are related and will be discussed together.
Senator Mullen should go ahead.
No. The groupings have been agreed. As Senator Mullen is aware, they are not done to prevent Members speaking.