We are taking everyone in turn.
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
We are taking everyone in turn.
I call Senator Carrigy. Is he here?
The Senator has moved. He is an eclectic individual and gets around. Good for him.
I appreciate Senator Buttimer doing that.
I thank Senator Buttimer for his co-operation. I suggest we try to get a few people in after Senator Lombard.
At 2.18 p.m. we complete the entire debate. The Minister is scheduled to come in at 2.11 p.m. We have approximately ten minutes. Senators Doherty, Currie and Crowe are trying to come in. Would the Senators agree to four minutes each? Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Senators for agreeing to that.
I thank Senator Doherty for showing the leadership that only the Leader of the House could show to get us through this.
Can Senator Crowe make a Gettysburg-like speech?
I apologise for interrupting, particularly as I have asked others not to interrupt. I ask the Minister to bring his remarks to a conclusion.
I thank the Minister. He has given us some grave data. That is why I did not want to interrupt him. It is not something to be taken lightly or frivolously. It is very serious. I thank him for his detailed response. As the time permitted for this debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad on this day: "That the Bill is hereby read a Second Time, in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Preamble …
The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Section 254 - Overground Telecommunication Cables) Regulations 2021.
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister of State for that detailed explanation. Senator Seery Kearney has a brief intervention to make, after which we will move on.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Congratulations to Ms Maher and thanks to the Minister of State.
Allow Senator Keogan to speak, without interruption.
Please allow Senator Keogan to continue, without interruption.