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 Minister of State for his patently sincere and comprehensive responses and his proactive approach to this issue, on which there is clearly unanimity in the House. When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Senator.
Thank you, Senator.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I call the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. Early in his Ministry, he and I were involved in a successful project so it is a particular pleasure to call him to respond to the debate.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht an freagra cuimsitheach sin. Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Garvey le haghaidh an fhocail scoir.
I congratulate Senator Garvey on that outcome and on the unanimity of support. When is it proposed to sit again?
The next speaker, and my constituency colleague, is Senator Gallagher.
The entire House joins the Leader in offering good wishes in respect of today's launch.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. I think I previously congratulated her formally in the House but if not, it is no harm to do so again.
I call Senator McGreehan, who is deputising for Senator Clifford-Lee.
The Senator was well under time, so it might be appropriate for me to indicate that party spokespersons have six minutes each.
I thank the Senator and appreciate his co-operation for the smooth running of the House.
The next speaker is Senator Bacik, who wishes to share time.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I appreciate the clarification. It is important the House is aware of that.
I thank the Senator. I emphasise your name this time and I apologise for earlier. I am sure both Senators Boylan and Ruane are anxious to maintain their individuality, and they are well capable of doing so.
I thank Senator Ruane for sharing her personal experiences with us. It gives a reality to the discussion.
I thank the Deputy Leader. I apologise for earlier; I was looking at the list from a different angle.