CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
We will come to that. I call Deputy O'Reilly.
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
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 14 are related and may be discussed together.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 18. Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
As the time permitted for this debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of this day: "That the Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby passed.”.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 26 June 2025. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024, taken on Thursday, 26 June 2025. On the question, "That the amendment to the motion be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter. On Tuesday, 1 July 2025, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
CC
2025-07-02 · Dail
Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding nursing homes. On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
CC
2025-07-01 · Dail
Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements
I should have called Deputy Gould earlier. My apologies.
FF
2025-07-01 · Dail
Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements
I welcome the review. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, the best in office. I know he is committed to this area and will ensure that change takes place in the best interests of the children and schools concerned. While the review is being studied, there is no need for a delay or a waiting process. We have to respond immediately to the concerns expressed by parents and others about what they are not receiving for their children in schools. I always find it difficult to understand the reason Departments …
CC
2025-07-01 · Dail
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
Order, please.
CC
2025-07-01 · Dail
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
The Deputy should conclude.
CC
2025-07-01 · Dail
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
I ask the Deputy to conclude if he is sharing with his party colleagues.
CC
2025-06-26 · Dail
Arts Funding
Deputy Doherty, please resume your seat.
CC
2025-06-26 · Dail
Arts Funding
Thanks very much, Minister. Will you make way for the Tánaiste? He has to come in.
CC
2025-06-26 · Dail
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Having got warmed up, does Deputy Doherty want to contribute under Standing Order 38?
CC
2025-06-26 · Dail
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Please conclude, Deputy.