We will conclude these questions.
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.
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
We will conclude these questions.
We are now moving to Questions Nos. 12 to 17, inclusive.
Can we have some order, please?
We move to Questions Nos. 12 to 17, inclusive.
Order please.
There is a little over one minute left.
The time is almost concluded on this.
Will the Deputy please conclude?
Deputy Lawless, please resume your seat.
I acknowledge the input of Mark and David Ryan in highlighting all the issues we are discussing. It was harrowing to listen to everything that was said in the context of their case. Their work has informed the public and us as legislators. Like Deputy Connolly, I do not have much hope in what the State is setting about to do. I say that because I watched the Grace case very closely and what was asked of the inquiry. I saw the terms of reference being changed within minutes on the floor of the House because they wer…
The Minister to respond.
Minister, shake out your sleeves.
As we are out of time, I ask the Minister to give a brief reply.
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Today we commemorate and honour the victims of the genocide, the 8,000 men and boys killed and all of those impacted by the atrocity. Before we proceed to the minute's silence, I ask Members to welcome to the Gallery members of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Association of Ireland who have joined us here today. You are all very welcome.
Thanks Deputy.
Deputy Gould, please.
Deputy Gould, please.
Will Deputy Gould please allow the Tánaiste to answer?
I call Deputy Whitmore. Deputy Gould-----
Deputy Whitmore.