FG
2026-09-22 · Seanad
Dental Services
I thank the Minister of State.
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
I thank the Minister of State.
I thank the Minister of State for coming here today and bringing forward this very important legislation. It is good that we are bringing forward the Bill. The Minister of State outlined the scope of the Bill and what she intends to do. I recently met representatives of the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Heart Foundation. They have concerns that in the current wording of the Bill, flavours and graphic colourful packaging are significant factors that draw young people, which the Minister of State mentioned. Is i…
That is perfect.
Next Tuesday.
The Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and his officials are very welcome to the House. We are debating motions regarding approval by Seanad Éireann of the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on the transfer of passenger name record data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime; and approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a Council decision on the signing on behalf of the E…
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Kelleher - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the section 39 core funding and State support being provided to Westgate Foundation, Ballincollig, County Cork. Senator Laura Harmon - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on additional school accommodation for Coláiste Daibhéid, Cork city. Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for T…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell.
Before I call on the Minister of State, I would like to acknowledge Senator Kelleher's parents in the Gallery. It is great to see them here for the Senator's debate.
Senator Andrews without interruption.
Please.
Senators.
Go raibh maith agat.
Your time is up, Senator.
I will give you another 30 seconds.
Can I confirm with Senator Andrews as well that when he moved the amendment, it is amendment No. 1 that he was talking about?
It is not an amendment to the Order of Business.
It is amendment No. 1 on item 1.
Can I have a seconder for it?