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
Before I call the Deputy Leader to reply, I welcome her back and sympathise with her and her family on the sad loss of her dad, Paddy, who was a wonderful gentleman. It is good that the Deputy Leader is back with us. We remember her dad with great affection.
I ask Members to be upstanding for one minute's silence.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Will you speak through the Chair, please?
Is the Senator including Senator McDowell in that?
The Senator is straying from the point.
I remind Members that we are dealing with amendments and a Bill. Could they keep their points within-----
I note for the benefit of Senator Keogan that I am going by the list I had before me here when I came into the Chair. The list had Senator McGreehan, who has just concluded, and then Senators Martin, Seery Kearney, Ruane, Higgins and Conway. I can include Senator Keogan, if she wishes.
I am just clarifying that when I came in, that was the list I had. I will add Senator Keogan to the list now.
In order that there is no confusion and that no comments will be passed, I make that clear to everybody.
I apologise to the Senator. I will cut across him for one second. I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of the iar-Chathaoirleach and former Senator Denis O'Donovan, who is here with guests from the wonderful towns of Ballincollig and Skibbereen. They are all welcome to Leinster House today. I hope they have a pleasant visit.
Can we all stick to the groupings of amendments before us?
I will take Senator Keogan next. I thank Senator Seery Kearney for yielding to the Senator.
I am sorry; before the Senator starts, I remind all Members that we have 30 minutes remaining.
I was not referring to the Senator at all, just in case she thinks I was.
I am sorry; Senator Keogan without interruption, please.
I am sorry, Senator.
I am sorry, Senator. Through the Chair, please.
Senator Keogan without interruption, please.
Senator Keogan without interruption, please.