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
Before I call Senator Wall I want to welcome Senator Malcolm Byrne and his guests and Senator Casey and his guests to the Gallery.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir féin.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I congratulate our colleagues from the Labour Party on such a pertinent Private Members' Bill and the fact that we could achieve unanimity on it is important. Knowing the Minister of State, Deputy English, he will respond with actions. When is it proposed to sit again?
Dáil Éireann has passed the Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019 on 18 May 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
I have received notice from Senator Fiona O’Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on progress in determining terms and conditions of employment for childcare workers. I have also received notice from Senator Maria Byrne of the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the …
It is my pleasure to welcome my neighbour and colleague the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the Seanad.
I thank the Senator. I of course support and echo her words on our important presidency of the Council of Europe. I invite Senator Craughwell of the Independent Group to address us.
Please allow Senator Malcolm Byrne to continue without interruption.
Senator Warfield is the next speaker but I understand he wants to swap his place with Senator Sherlock for reasons that will become obvious in a minute.
I call on the patient, co-operative and facilitative Senator Warfield.
The amendment the Senator has seconded is that No. 17 be taken before No. 1.
Now, after a long wait, Senator Lombard.
I thank the Senator. I ask the Leader to respond to the Order of Business.
Senator Sherlock has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 17 be taken before No. 1." It is seconded by Senator Warfield. The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank Senator Mullen very much; I appreciate his courtesy. The Minister is under pressure to leave.
I thank the Minister. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the House. The first speaker from the group of the non-proposers is Senator Dooley, who has six minutes.