CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I call Senator Keogan.
Maria Byrne
Rhetoric & votes →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.
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 | 1,584 | 2022-06-29 – 2026-10-01 |
| 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
Record
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
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.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks: Motion
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.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
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.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendment No. 14 is in the names of Senators Harmon and Cosgrove. Neither Senator is present to move the amendment.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
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.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
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?
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
I welcome Marcus Goodwin and Ricardo Souto who are guests of Senator Brady. I hope they also enjoy their visit to Leinster House this afternoon. When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2026-06-11 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Is that agreed? Agreed.
FG
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Healthcare Policy
The Minister of State is very welcome. I will follow on from where Senator Boyle left off. I have raised this too. I am on the health committee as well. On 15 October 2025, the governing body that decides what medicines are included in the long-term illness book stated it was at a very advanced stage and that it has been sorted. As Senator Boyle said, it was meant to be Christmas and then it was pushed out. Now we are in June and there has been no decision. I understand a meeting will be held today where they will …
FG
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Healthcare Policy
I thank the Minister of State for her reply and I understand all the work that has in. It is over a year since the European drugs agency approved givinostat. I know the Minister has been negotiating with the Italian company but this has to happen sooner rather than later. There are over 200 families awaiting this news. It is a crucial time. I hope there will be a good result in the next couple of days.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Amendment No. 5 has been ruled out of order.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
We have moved on amendment No. 6, but we can discuss the whole section when it comes to the end.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
Do any other Members wish to contribute?
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
I welcome Deputy Connolly and his guest to the Chamber. You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House today. I call Senator Cosgrove.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
Senators Scahill and Kennelly are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.