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 wish to interrupt proceedings for a moment to welcome to the Visitors Gallery 11-year-old Cara Darmody, who is sitting the junior certificate maths paper next month to raise awareness for autism. She is here with her parents, Mark and Noelle Darmody, who are guests of Senator Ahearn. They are most welcome. I call on Senator Black.
We join Senator Wilson in his remarks about Georgia. Indeed, the Georgian ambassador to Ireland is very popular and I am sure the Cathaoirleach will facilitate the recognition of the anniversary on another occasion.
I thank Senator Horkan for his impeccable timing.
We will take Senator Lombard, who has been waiting for a long time, followed by Senator Boyhan.
I thank the Senator for his patience earlier. It is my great pleasure, before I call Senator Kyne, who is waiting patiently, to welcome Senator Carrigy’s local school to the Gallery. It is a proud day for them and for him and I know that Senator Carrigy will welcome them further later. It is great to have them and their teachers in the Gallery.
Go raibh míle maith ag an Seanadóir and indeed I have very warm and long-standing associations with Clifden.
We echo all of those sentiments and I had the privilege and great experience one time of doing research on General Seán Mac Eoin, who I know everyone in Ballinalee is very proud of. There is a monument to him.
At that speed for a result, it is obvious that everybody should make their representations through the Senator. After such a morning of positivity, it is my pleasure to call on the Leader.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 183a, 187a and 192a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Does Senator Higgins wish to press the amendment?
Is the Senator withdrawing the amendment?
Amendment No. 184 is being taken on its own.
We will come to amendment No. 185 next.
The same principle, yes.
I thank the Senator. Before I call the next speaker, it is my great pleasure to welcome a distinguished former Member of this House, one who was very popular. I welcome former Senator Richmond, now Deputy Richmond, to the Gallery. It is great to have him back here. Accompanying him are his friend Mr. Jamie Mahon from Leopardstown and his family. I welcome them also. It is good to have them all here. I know from the reaction of colleagues that I echo the sentiments of everyone here. I call Senator Higgins.
Is the Senator pressing the amendment?
It was already discussed with amendment No. 31. Does the Senator wish to press the amendment? I am sorry to catch him out like that.
On amendment No. 106, the question "That the amendment be made" has been put, and on that question a division has been challenged. However, I propose to put the question again in accordance with Standing Order 61.
Amendment No. 141 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane.