CC
2026-05-20 · Seanad
International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion
Go raibh maith agat. As a vote has been called in the Dáil, we will need to suspend so the Minister can attend.
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
2026-05-20 · Seanad
International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion
I welcome back the Minister. The next speaker is Senator Conway.
CC
2026-05-20 · Seanad
International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion
I, too, welcome our guests from Kildare to the Visitors Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit. It is clear the Minister knows them. They are very welcome. I call Senator Boyhan.
CC
2026-05-20 · Seanad
International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2026-05-20 · Seanad
International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil
Dáil Éireann has passed the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 13 May 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 on 13 May 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Rónán Mullen - An gá atá ann go ndéanfaidh an tAire Stáit a bhfuil freagracht air maidir le gnóthaí Eorpacha ráiteas faoi úsáid na Gaeilge i bParlaimint na hEorpa; the need for the Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs to make a statement on the use of Irish in the European Parliament. Senator Sarah O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Her…
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator Costello, without interruption, please.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator Costello, without interruption.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome the pupils from Naas CBS in County Kildare. They are guests of the Minister, Deputy Lawless. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit here today. As is customary here in the Seanad, there is no homework for the rest of the week. I call Senator Victor Boyhan.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome Daniel Malone, guest of Senator Aubrey McCarthy. With that, I call Senator McCarthy.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I acknowledge that Deputy Gary Gannon and Mums Hub were in the Gallery while Senator Ahearn was addressing the House.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and his officials to the Chamber. I also welcome the Tuam Active Retirement Association, guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. They are very welcome.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
We do.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
We are on amendment No. 1.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
To clarify, it is actually not the Department that rules them out of order. It is the Cathaoirleach.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
The Minister has indicated that he would like to respond. Three other Senators would like to have their say. I will allow them in first and then call the Minister. Senator Black is first.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
I understand where the Senator is coming from, but I will allow the other two speakers to ask their questions.
CC
2026-05-14 · Seanad
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
I thank the Senator very much. I am going to allow the Minister to come in.