Will the Senator formally second the motion?
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
Will the Senator formally second the motion?
I will have to call the Minister of State soon, but Senator McGreehan wishes to contribute.
I ask the Minister of State, insofar as he can, to conclude by 6.25 p.m.
Apologies for interrupting. As we began late, the Minister of State has until 6.30 p.m.
I thank the Minister of State for that and for his co-operation with the order of the House, which I did not determine.
I thank the Senator, the Minister of State and other colleagues.
When is it proposed to sit again?
A few weeks ago, I asked the Leader in the Chamber whether she had a date for the introduction of the gambling control Bill. She honestly said then that she did not. I want to ask now whether there has been progress. I formally request that in the interim, before the Leader brings the Bill to the House, we have statements on gambling as a priority. I want to elaborate on this. A gambling addiction ruins more than one life. People chase losses with more gambling. They suffer mood swings and depression. It leads to d…
That is possibly a first - to be wished that - in the Seanad.
In the temporary absence of our good friend, Senator Norris, the father of the House, I call Senator Paddy Burke.
There is another Member on the list of speakers, but the Member is not present. I call the Minister of State.
We have some time on hand. If you can hold everybody's attention, you can keep going.
I thank the Minister of State and colleagues for the sensitive and serious approach to this real issue. When is it proposed to sit again?
I have received notice from Senators Ollie Crowe and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the future of Galway city and county councils. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the implications of the Flemish de…
I remind Senator Crowe that as he is sharing time with Senator Eugene Murphy, his time is almost expired.
I thank Senator Murphy for his exemplary timing.
I ask the Leader to indicate whether the Private Members' business is to conclude today or is to be adjourned.
I thank the Senator.
I thank Senator McGahon. That is an exemplar of how to get a lot said in two minutes.
Yes, it was just on the button. That is an absolute exemplar. We will have to show that on video again.