With respect, I am sorry but such a proposal would have to come from the Leader or Deputy Leader as per Standing Orders.
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
With respect, I am sorry but such a proposal would have to come from the Leader or Deputy Leader as per Standing Orders.
We have the Deputy Leader here so it is a question for Senator Chambers to make the call.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister of State and take the opportunity to welcome and congratulate her on her appointment.
Très bien .
Merci beaucoup .
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit arís. The Minister of State is implying there that our level of linguistic competence in the foreign languages could increase a bit.
I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. Cuirim fáilte roimhe.
Senator Gavan is offering, so we will take the Minister of State later.
The Senator should stick to the amendment.
Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 have been ruled out of order as they are in conflict with the principle of the Bill.
Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
We will take the amendment first and then deal with the section.
Amendment No. 9. The Senator has indicated her opposition to the section.
Do you mind if we take them separately, as per the order?
I am sorry to interrupt Senator Higgins but I must now put the question.
That is noted.
Another example of Senator Bacik’s typical modesty. Not a common condition in our profession.
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I will begin by welcoming the Minister and welcoming all colleagues back after a busy morning. Amendment No. 1 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane. I have something to read before I call Senator Higgins. Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 6, inclusive, 8, 9, 17 to 20, inclusive, and 35 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendment No. 4 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 3. Amendment No. 18 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 17. Is that agreed?