On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 748 of 752 decisive votes (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Green Party | 493 | 2020-03-19 – 2024-11-05 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 449 | 2021-03-10 – 2024-10-15 |
Membership spells on record: GP 2020-02-08–2024-11-08
The Deputy has had ample opportunity to voice his concerns on the matter. I return to the recommendation that he makes representations to the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform.
I am going to make a ruling of the Chair that the debate continue. It is then open to the Deputy to make representations to the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform.
A ruling of the Cathaoirleach can interpret Standing Orders and I have thereby made my ruling.
Once the Chair has made a ruling, it is not open to a Member to question it.
That we will proceed with the debate.
On my interpretation of Standing Orders.
It is not necessary for the Chair to explain the decision.
I have given a decision.
I have given a decision and the decision is that we will continue the debate.
There has been a ruling and there has been a recommendation. There has been ample opportunity-----
I have recommended that the Deputy writes to the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform.
I have made the ruling.
The Chair's ruling is not subject to question at this point so I propose to continue with the debate.
We will be proceeding with the debate at this point.
I will go to the next speaker and the next speaker on the list-----
-----is Deputy McAuliffe.
The Deputy has received a ruling from the Chair.
I understand that and the Deputy has had ample opportunity.
The Deputy has received his ruling from the Chair.
The Deputy has received a ruling from the Chair. If the Deputy is not happy with that-----