I thank Senator Dooley for that constructive contribution.
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 Senator Dooley for that constructive contribution.
Thank you, Senator Martin. Of course, Members who are not from Cavan-Monaghan should not expect the same indulgence on time.
I have received notice from Senator Marie Sherlock that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of new lactation consultants posts in 2022. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of Kaftrio treatment for children with cystic fibrosis. I have also received notice from Se…
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, to the House. We begin with Senator Sherlock's Commencement matter.
Will the Senator confirm that his amendment is "That No. 18 on the supplementary Order Paper be taken before No. 1"? Is that the case?
I am sure a seconder will come forward later.
I thank the Senator for the alacrity and content of his contribution.
It is typical of the Senator's magnanimity that he acknowledged me and Senator Shane Cassells in that matter. I thank him for that.
There is Ireland and there is Navan as well. I thank Senator Cassells.
Does Senator Keogan wish to second Senator Boyhan's amendment to the Order of Business?
Before I call on Senator Buttimer, I welcome Deputy Grealish and his guests to the Gallery.
That is an interesting proposition to which I will draw the Cathaoirleach's attention. Fresh this morning from the radio centre late last night is our Deputy Leader.
Senator Boyhan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 on the Supplementary Order Paper be taken before No. 1." Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, amendments Nos. 56 to 59, inclusive, and amendment No. 61 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Senator Higgins is speaking to the group. She is speaking to all the amendments.
I will go through the group again briefly. They are amendment Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, amendments No. 56 to 59, inclusive, and amendment No. 61.
It is agreed by the House now.
Senator Higgins should speak to the group of amendments if she can.