CC
2025-12-09 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
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
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil
Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare and Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 3 December 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the National Training Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 3 December 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
The Cathaoirleach received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the current requirements for local authorities to provide work placements for those with disabilities; outline the funding allocated; and confirm if all local authorities have complied with the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024. Senator Pauline Tully - T…
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Disability Issues
I would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome the students from St. Brigid's Boys' National School in Foxrock, along with their teachers. They are guests of Deputy Maeve O'Connell and are ably guided by James Byrne. It is customary here that there is no homework for the rest of the day. I hope they enjoy their visit.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I acknowledge that children from Presentation Primary School, George’s Hill in Smithfield were in the Gallery during the Order of Business. We are now joined by Deputy Cormac Devlin who has three transition year, TY, students with him today, namely, Marcus McGovern, Kelly Chen and Charlotte Hannon. I hope they enjoy their visit here to Leinster House today. Maybe they are politicians in the making. They are very welcome.
FG
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
I thank the Minister of State for coming to discuss this important Bill. It is all about fairness and balance. While I realise it is a very technical Bill, it is about quality of care. As the Minister of State said, almost half the people in Ireland have private health insurance and especially the older cohort. I was speaking to an older person recently who was talking about the cost of healthcare going up but said they would do everything to make sure they have it because it is so vital. It does not matter what ag…
FG
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Now.
FG
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Now.
FG
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Now.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
With Senator Daly’s indulgence, I welcome the representatives from Carlow County Council who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O’Connor. I hope they enjoy their visit here today. I call Senator Daly.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
I call Senator Duffy. I understand he is sharing time with Senator Murphy. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I now call Senator Rabbitte to reply.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
I am afraid not.
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2025-12-04 · Seanad
Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-03 · Seanad
Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.
CC
2025-12-03 · Seanad
Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Before I move on, I welcome Emmett Creighton, Marcus Halliwell and Terry Anderson, guests of our good friend, Senator Davitt. They are all involved in the property and auctioneering business. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit here today. We also have students from St. Mogue's National School in Cavan, guests of Deputy Brendan Smith. I hope they, equally, enjoy their visit here today. As is customary here, there will be no homework for the rest of the day.