CC
2026-06-16 · Seanad
Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 462 of 465 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 | 1,575 | 2022-06-29 – 2026-09-24 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 663 | 2021-04-23 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · FG 2021-04-21–2025-01-29 · FG 2025-01-29–present
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Does Senator Stephenson wish to come back in?
Is Senator Stephenson pressing her amendment?
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann passed the Media Regulation Bill 2026 on 10 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 10 June 2026 without amendment.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on a draft national planning statement. Senator Ollie Crowe - The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make a statement on the introduction of an IT-based Garda verification system for first-time passport applicants and applications being treated as first-time applications. Senator Eilee…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins.
I welcome Rush National School. They are guests of Deputy O'Donoghue. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. As is customary here in the Seanad, no homework for the rest of the week.
I call Senator Keogan.
Before I call the Leader to respond, I welcome Ashbourne Women's Shed and their guest, Maura Farrell. They are guests of Deputy Darren O'Rourke. I hope they enjoy their visit today. They are very welcome.
Before we suspend I would like to welcome guests of our Deputy Leader, Senator O'Loughlin, who are just arriving. You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House and the Senate.
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, and his officials are very welcome here this afternoon. Amendment No. 9 has already been discussed with amendment No. 8.
Amendments Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 14 is in the names of Senators Harmon and Cosgrove. Neither Senator is present to move the amendment.
Before I move on, I welcome Deputy Michael Murphy from Tipperary and members of the Patterson family Noel and Imelda, brother and sister to the late Frank Patterson. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
I welcome MEPs Billy Kelleher and Barry Andrews with their guests. They are welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. Would the Minister like to say anything?
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?