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
While I appreciate that, I am by no means trying to shorten contributions. I again welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House.
In this section we are working to the list of additional amendments dated 29 April 2021. Amendments Nos. 4b, 5 and 5a are related. Amendment No. 5 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 4b. Amendment No. 5a is consequential on amendment No. 4b. Amendments Nos. 4b, 5 and 5a may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 5a cannot be moved, as the question on amendment No. 4b has been negatived.
The Minister of State can come in again before I put the section.
It is probably prudent that we do not do that here.
I move: That the Seventh Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann.
I thank the Minister of State. I remind all Senators that, as per the Order of the House today, all contributions are five minutes and there is no distinction between spokespersons and other Members.
I thank Senator Crowe. We re-echo those latter remarks and also those made earlier by Senator Ahearn regarding people reopening today.
I thank Senator Gavan. The Senator's buoyancy today after the weekend is matched also by Senator Kyne's buoyancy after his results and other personal considerations. I now have the pleasure of inviting Senator Kyne to speak.
I ask the Senator to conclude to allow the Minister to contribute.
I thank Senator Conway for his co-operation. It is appreciated. It is my great pleasure to welcome again the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, who always engages with us.
I thank the Minister for the comprehensive response to individual Senators on the issues. I call Senator Seery Kearney.
I would like to welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge the fact that he has given this issue priority of attention from the beginning of his Ministry. It is an issue that resonates with everybody in Ireland, so it is important. I want to begin by acknowledging the death, destruction and the horrendous events in Gaza, the West Bank and indeed in Israel and right through Jerusalem over the last number of days. At one point, the death toll was 184 lives in Gaza and ten in Israel. As the Minister has said, o…
I welcome the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, to the House. It is good to have her with us again for Committee and Remaining Stages.
Amendments Nos. 1, 8, 9 and 11 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Senator for his co-operation with the process.
Absolutely.
I thank the Senator for his professional insights.
Amendments Nos. 5 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
I call Senator Aisling Dolan.