The Senator should be aware that it was on the ground of being a charge.
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
The Senator should be aware that it was on the ground of being a charge.
Senators Bacik and Seery Kearney have indicated that they wish to speak, but we will call them after the break. The sitting will be suspended for 30 minutes in accordance with the order of the Seanad.
It was not included, Senator Cummins.
Perhaps that judgment will be exercised later.
Thank you. We will expect co-operation on all that.
Does Senator Fitzpatrick wish to push her amendment?
Amendment No. 16 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane.
I remind colleagues that this item of business must conclude at 12.45 p.m. They should bear that in mind in terms of their contributions. It is a pleasure to welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to the House.
Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 1. Amendment No. 4 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 3. Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
We are discussing amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive.
Senator Clifford-Lee, without interruption.
There is no need to protract this on either side. The next speaker is Senator Higgins.
Everybody has had a fair chance now. I call the Minister to respond. I will then go back to Senator Ó Donnghaile, who wishes to make an additional contribution.
I will allow a very brief intervention but, before Senator Mullen begins, I appeal to colleagues not to repeat the arguments. They are well made and such repetition is not helpful. If the Senator wants to ask a question, he may.
I will now call Senator Ó Donnghaile. I appeal to people to resist the temptation to repeat entire arguments.
My neighbour and friend has been indicating and has not got to speak yet. I call Senator Martin.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English. It is good to have him here again. I remind Senators and the Minister of State that this item is to conclude, by order of the House, not ordained by me, at 2 p.m. I ask Members to be conscious of that in identifying what they want to speak on.
The Senator is to speak about this section and we will come to that amendment then.
The Senator has made the point.
Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 3 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 2. These amendments may be discussed together by agreement.