CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
There are five speakers left and we are almost out of time.
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
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
The Minister of State has to go. I will give each of the remaining speakers a minute and half if that is okay. It is eating into the Minister of State's time. We were late starting, so perhaps the Minister of State could stay for an extra few minutes by agreement of the House. Is it in agreement with the Minister of State that we take an extra ten minutes? Agreed. I will give the five remaining speakers two minutes each, with the agreement of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
Go raibh maith agat. I am sorry, we are out of time.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
I thank Senator O'Reilly.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
I welcome to the Gallery guests of Deputy Cathal Crowe from Clare. He has guests from Scariff Bay Community Radio with him. Before I call the next speaker, Senator O'Donovan, I welcome members of Carbery Macra from west Cork, who are his guests. It is an opportune time, as we are having a debate on rural planning.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
I welcome two guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, who are in the Gallery. I understand people from Scarriff Bay Community Radio are also here, with Deputy Cooney. You are very welcome too.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Rural Planning: Statements
I would like to welcome guests of Deputy Albert Dolan from Mountbellew National School. You are very welcome here this afternoon. Just to say, you will have no homework for the rest of the week. It is customary here in the Seanad to relieve students of homework. Enjoy your visit.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 21, 23, 29, 48, 50 and 52 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Is the Senator pressing her amendment?
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendment No. 24 in the names of Senators Ruane and Black has been ruled out of order.
CC
2026-06-10 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 25, 26 a , 26 b , 27 and 28 a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 28 a is consequential on amendment No. 26 a .
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
How stands the amendment?
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendment No. 12 has been ruled out of order. It was previously rejected in a Committee of the whole Seanad.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendment No. 13 arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 13 and 14 are related. Amendment No. 14 is a physical amendment to amendment No. 13. Amendments Nos. 13 and 14 may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendment No. 15 has been ruled out of order.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
The Minister of State without interruption.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
I have let Senator Higgins in twice already-----
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Amendment No. 17 arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 18 and 19 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 17. Amendment No. 19 a physical alternative to amendment No. 18. Amendments Nos. 17 to 19, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Does any other Member wish to comment? No.
CC
2026-06-09 · Seanad
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
I am sorry, Senators. The Minister of State-----