There is, actually.
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
There is, actually.
Senator Currie timed it so she would have the distinction of stopping the House in action.
I call the Deputy Leader to resume responding to the issues. It is hoped we will be able to succeed on this occasion.
Senator Craughwell, please.
At the request of Senators Horkan and McGahon and others, and by acclamation of everybody, we will observe a minute's silence for the late David Hill. We offer our commiserations to his family.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the House. It is good to have him here.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I take all the nodding and positive reaction around the room as agreement with the Minister of State's remarks. There is no need for elaboration.
Maidin mhaith daoibh uilig, agus fáilte romhaibh chuig an seisiún seo. I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the future of the Dublin eastern bypass corridor route. I have also received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the N61 national secondary route…
I formally welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, to the House and thank him for being here.
I recognise the road Senator Murphy intends to discuss.
I thank the Minister of State for taking the first three Commencement matters. It was appreciated.
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan.
To explain to Members, we are operating two forms of selection for speakers. One is rotation of parties and the other is rotation of time of arrival into the Chamber. That is to explain for those who may feel they have been here a while and see a Senator from another party coming in. It is party rotation and then time of arrival. I know there is no difficulty but just to clarify that I am not exercising some subjective approach of my own.
You are unstoppable, Senator.
I concur with the Leader's remarks on Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins and I welcome Shane Dolphin to the Chamber and the Gallery. I understand he is related to Brigid Hogan-O'Higgins. It is a pleasure to have him here. He is carrying on a noble family tradition in the Leader's office. It is apt that we should recognise this pioneering woman today. She started to break the glass ceiling. There is a bit of breaking to do yet.
Maidin mhaith a chomhghleacaithe agus fáilte romhaibh. I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the barriers facing non-fluent English speakers in reporting sexual and gender-based violence. I have also received notice from Senators Seán Kyne and Barry Ward of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statem…