I understand Senator O'Reilly is sharing time with Senator Martin.
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 understand Senator O'Reilly is sharing time with Senator Martin.
I thank the Senator for her impeccable timing.
That is very gallant and sporting of the Senator. I thank him. Senator Ruane is next. I understand she wishes to share time with Senator Higgins. Is that agreed? Agreed?
I should point out that it is now four minutes for each speech.
We will get everybody in if we are very strict on adherence to time. I call Senator Buttimer.
My sincere apologies to colleagues but by the order of the House, the debate must end presently. I did not make the order.
The Senators who will not have time to speak are Senators John Cummins, Paddy Burke and Seery Kearney.
I wish to share my time with my colleague, Senator Currie. I welcome the Minister. As has been alluded to, his presence is indicative of the seriousness with which the Government regards, and should regard, this matter. I strongly welcome to the Gallery Mr. John Finucane, MP. In the company of Senator Ó Donnghaile, I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Finucane in Belfast. We had a very good meeting on that occasion. Mr. Finucane was then Lord Mayor of Belfast. It is a great pleasure to have him in the Oireachtas toni…
Hear, hear.
It is my great pleasure to welcome my very good friend, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Colm Brophy. I congratulate you on your appointment and on the success you have been having.
I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, to the House.
The Minister is welcome. I hope the temper and mood of his response will not be coloured by the events of recent days, specifically of Sunday last.
I must say that Donegal is my favourite holiday place.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. He is recovering from his south Donegal constituents' disappointment on Sunday.
Thank you.
I now call on the Minister of State to make his concluding remarks.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I must remind the Senator of the time.
I am sorry to interrupt the Senator's very interesting contribution.