CC
2026-03-05 · Seanad
Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements
Is that agreed? Agreed.
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
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I hereby direct the Clerk to incorporate the change as requested.
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
When do we take the next Stage?
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, and officials from the Department. He has ten minutes.
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
CC
2026-03-04 · Seanad
Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
FG
2026-03-04 · Seanad
International Women's Day: Statements
I thank the Minister, Deputy Foley, for coming to discuss statements on International Women's Day. I know it is next Sunday and we are celebrating it in advance. Last week, I was honoured to host females from Fine Gael. There were female councillors and people from the women's network. It was certainly a wonderful day of celebration. It was about women sharing their resources, their ideas and that whole sense of collaboration. On 8 March, it will mark 115 years of celebrating International Women's Day. We have seen…
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. Before I call on him, I take the opportunity to welcome the group from Laois County Fine Gael. I understand that they are guests of Deputy Aird. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
I welcome Laura and Hannah White, Karen Powell and Mabel Henderson, who are guests of Senator McCarthy. They are welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
I call Senator Collins. I understand she proposes to share time with Senator McCormack. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
I understand Senators Harmon and Stephenson are sharing time, with each having four minutes. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadór.
CC
2026-03-03 · Seanad
International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage
Seanadóir Higgins, gabhaim buíochas leat.
FG
2026-03-03 · Seanad
Health Information Bill 2024: Committee Stage
Next Tuesday.