When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
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
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank my colleagues for their co-operation. I congratulate them and the Minister of State on progressing this important legislation. Would the Minister of State like to say a few final words? We will not go around the houses this time, though, because Senators have adequately addressed the Bill already. I call the Minister of State for a few valedictory words.
I thank the Minister of State for how proactive he has been in bringing legislation through the Seanad and how he interacts wholesomely and properly with Senators. It is noted and appreciated. I also thank all my colleagues for their co-operation in the context of a recognition of serious legislation such as this Bill.
It is my pleasure to welcome the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, back among us. He is one of our distinguished alumni, a Senator emeritus as well as a Minister. Amendments Nos. 1, 6 to 10, inclusive, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 23 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Has the Minister briefly addressed every amendment in the grouping now?
When we come to them, we will be ruling them as discussed so perhaps the Minister should make reference to them.
If the Minister does not mind; it is just for the sake of colleagues-----
-----otherwise there might be complaints later.
We do not want that.
Okay, we will proceed.
I thank Senator Moynihan. That is okay. I just wanted to make sure everyone heard the Minister speak to each of them, that is all. If I understand it correctly, we have no further contributions. Does Senator Fitzpatrick wish to speak?
There is no hurry.
I thank Senator Fitzpatrick.
I thank Senator Boyhan for being so constructive, as always. Does anyone else wish to speak? I do not want to exclude anyone. Does Senator Moynihan wish to speak?
We will be going back to move them.
They are for discussion. Bear in mind that we are discussing them as a grouping by earlier agreement. Does the Senator understand? We are now discussing those amendments.
Does the Senator wish to speak to them now? We will ask her to move them later.
It is confusing.
I thank Senator Moynihan.