CC
2025-12-11 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Allow the Minister to answer, Deputy Gould.
John McGuinness
Rhetoric & votes →On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 425 of 432 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.
Party over time
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 | 1,752 | 2025-02-19 – 2026-10-01 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 278 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: FF 1997-06-06–2002-04-25 · FF 2002-05-17–2007-04-30 · FF 2007-05-24–2011-02-01 · FF 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · FF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · FF 2024-11-29–present
Record
CC
2025-12-11 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Deputy Gould----
CC
2025-12-11 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
You asked a question-----
CC
2025-12-11 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
That brings an end to Questions on Policy or Legislation. Before we break for a sos, I will mention the death of Philippa Bayliss, the internationally renowned artist. She was born in Kilkenny in 1940. She lived in Myshall and died tragically during the week as the result of an accident. I join with the world of art in sending my condolences to her family members.
FF
2025-12-10 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Last Sunday, I and a number of other public representatives met a large group of parents of children with Down's syndrome. They were frustrated and angry at the lack of general services for their children, particularly speech and language services. They pay for these services themselves, up to €40,000. Is it not time that all of these services were made available directly to these children in order that they have immediate access to speech and language therapy on a one-to-one basis? Will the Taoiseach commit to mee…
CC
2025-12-10 · Dail
Online Safety: Statements
The Deputy should conclude.
CC
2025-12-10 · Dail
Online Safety: Statements
I thank the Minister of State. That concludes statements on online safety.
CC
2025-12-10 · Dail
Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad
Seanad Éireann has passed the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025, without amendment.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Housing Schemes
Thank you, Deputy.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Housing Schemes
Thank you, Deputy. Please conclude.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025 without amendment.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
I call Deputy Ahern.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
I call Deputy Ahern.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Deputy Doherty, you have asked your question. The Tánaiste has answered. Can we move on to Deputy Ahern please?
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Order please, Deputy Lawless.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Allow Deputy O'Meara-----
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Deputy Lawless, order please.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Deputy Tóibín, allow the Tánaiste to answer.
CC
2025-12-04 · Dail
Gender Recognition (Amendment) (Prisons) Bill 2025: First Stage
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
FF
2025-12-03 · Dail
Energy Costs: Statements
Deputy Ahern and Members of this House are absolutely correct to call out the energy companies and we should call them out every single day where we believe it is necessary. There is no doubt that they are having a very negative effect on people in their own homes and indeed small businesses. Every small business I go to to discuss their circumstances in Carlow and Kilkenny will, first, highlight the cost of energy to them. I looked at a man's budget, Mr. Paudie O'Neill in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, regarding the…