CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Very well said, Senator.
Joe O'Reilly
Rhetoric & votes →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.
Party over time
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
Record
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I am not sure I am hearing you either.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Hence the need to support that. I invite Senator Gavan to speak on behalf of the Sinn Féin grouping.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
The Senator’s hearing acuity is wonderful and I thank him.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
While the Senator was speaking, I could not help thinking about the beautiful Percy French song, "Are Ye Right There Michael?"
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank Senator Maria Byrne. I ask the Leader to respond to the comments on the Order of Business.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Without being cliched, so say all of us.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator O'Loughlin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1". The seconder is Senator Malcolm Byrne. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage
No. We do not speak on the Bill today but on the day it is introduced. We look forward to that.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage
Is it agreed to take Second Stage next Tuesday?
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage
No. I did not make up these Standing Orders.
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2022-11-10 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee
Is it agreed to meet at 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday? Agreed.
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:Senator Mark Wall - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the review of the housing adaption and housing aid grants available through each local authority.Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the measures he proposes to introduce to protect and support long-term renters who have received…
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
Housing Schemes
The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, is welcome.
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome the students in the Gallery, who I understand are from Tullamore. It is good to have them here and I hope they will be impressed by something they hear today. I call the Deputy Leader.
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I offer my congratulations to Senator Cummins. His absolute delight is understandable.
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I congratulate the Senator on the work she did as chair of the Irish delegation there. Senator Boylan is also a member of that delegation along with myself. We are very proud of what is done in Strasbourg and in Dublin on that front.
CC
2022-11-09 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank the Senator and he will be welcome to Cavan-Monaghan tonight.