On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 440 of 443 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 | 2,606 | 2020-07-30 – 2022-12-12 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 405 | 2020-01-21 – 2026-07-08 |
Membership spells on record: FG 1989-10-01–1992-12-17 · FG 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · FG 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FG 2016-03-10–2020-03-29 · FG 2020-03-30–2025-01-29 · FG 2025-01-29–present
I thank the Senator, and thank her for her understanding and co-operation earlier. I thank also Senator Malcolm Byrne, our next speaker, who similarly co-operated to allow Senator Conway to get his train.
Before I call Senator Eugene Murphy, I congratulate him and his family on the elevation of his brother today to the chairpersonship of Roscommon County Council.
I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response to the issues raised.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.
I thank all colleagues for their co-operation. We had a successful debate. The House stands adjourned until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 28 June 2021 in the Dáil Chamber in accordance with the order of the Seanad of 22 June 2021. Bíodh deireadh seachtaine deas ag na Comhaltaí uile.
I thank the Minister for the proposition of the two motions. As her constituency colleague, I formally welcome her to the House and congratulate her on her additional responsibilities.
We have a very strong presence from Cavan and Monaghan here today and, in that context, it is my pleasure to call Senator Martin.
If I may return to the county offerings mentioned earlier, County Cavan has free fishing on 365 lakes.
Then one can view the beautiful drumlins after the day's fishing. However, I will turn to the serious issue I wish to raise with the Leader, the mental health outcomes from Covid-19 and the problems in that regard. I am broadly basing what I say on an article in the Irish Medical Journal, entitled Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health in Ireland: Evidence to Date by B. D. Kelly. This involves research carried out by Trinity College Dublin and Maynooth university. I will refer to the highlights. One person in every fi…
Our next speaker is Senator Chambers. I understand she is sharing her time with Senator Gallagher.
Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.
I welcome colleagues and the Minister. We are ready to continue on amendment No. 35, to which Senator Higgins was speaking.
Does anybody else wish to contribute? We will be all right once we get going again.
Amendments Nos. 35 and 36 are grouped.
Amendments Nos. 37 and 38 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is the Senator moving amendment No. 40?
Amendment No. 41 is in the names of Senators Warfield, Boylan, Ó Donnghaile and Gavan. The amendment is deemed out of order as it constitutes a potential charge on the Revenue.
Amendments Nos. 42 to 45, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Does Senator Higgins wish to speak to the amendment?