I thank the Senator for finishing, not because of the sentiments-----
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 Senator for finishing, not because of the sentiments-----
It is apt that at this juncture that I welcome the young people in the Gallery, some of whom are from the Union of Students in Ireland. They are welcome.
Go raibh maith agat, a Aire Stáit, as ucht an freagra cuimsitheach sin.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to the House for statements on budget 2023. He has 12 minutes to address the House.
That is crystal clear. I thank the Senator.
Thank you. For what might turn out to be a slightly more jaundiced view of the budget, I call Senator Paul Gavan.
Already?
I thank the Senator but we have to move on, although not because of the sentiment she is expressing. I call Senator Ruane.
I thank Senator Ruane. That concludes the official party spokespersons. We now move to the regular speakers, each of whom has five minutes. Some speakers are sharing time. I call Senator Cassells, who has five minutes.
As a courtesy, I will let the Senator know he has one minute remaining.
I thank Senator Cassells. As we will be tight on time, I ask all Members to co-operate. I call Senator Kyne, who is sharing time with Senator Seery Kearney. Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.
We are keeping to time now as if everyone turns up, it will be very tight. I call Senator Murphy.
I thank Senator Murphy for being so helpful with the time. We are motoring on. I understand Senator Ahearn is proposing to share time with Senator Burke.
Is that agreed with the House?
Agreed.
I thank the Senator for that different perspective. I call Senator Ollie Crowe, who has been waiting patiently. I apologise; Senator Lynn Boylan is next.
Senator Crowe will have another wait.
Go raibh maith agat, Senator.
The Senator has it well covered. He has had more than three minutes.
The Senator got an hour's worth into his contribution.