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 | 1,584 | 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
The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025.
The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on additional special needs assistants allocation for Cavan No. 1 National School, Cavan town, and the establishment of a special class in the school in September 2026. Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide funding for domestic violence suppo…
The Senator still has more time.
Thank you, Senator Wilson. I allowed you a bit of latitude because today is your birthday. I wish you a very happy birthday. It is a significant one, so enjoy it.
The Minister and his officials are very welcome.
I welcome representatives from the Wexford Rape Crisis centre. They are guests of the Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Verona Murphy. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. I thank them very much. I call Senator Andrews.
I welcome the women's equality group from Bray, County Wicklow, who are guests of Deputy John Brady. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.
I would like to acknowledge our colleague, Seanadóir Blaney, in the Public Gallery. He is accompanied by Alex Corrigan. Alex's aunt, Maria Corrigan, was here from 2007 to 2011. I hope you enjoy your visit here today. I would also like to acknowledge two transition year students, Alex O'Hagan and Kathleen Kinsella, who are interning in Deputy Cormac Devlin's office. They are in the Public Gallery as well. I hope you enjoy your experience here today.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir.
I acknowledge Deputy O'Flynn and his guests in the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. I also welcome the students and teachers from Our Lady's National School Ballinteer. I hope they enjoy their visit. It is the tradition that they get no homework for the rest of the day when you come here to visit.
I hope they enjoy their visit.
Senator Davitt, without interruption.
Senator Davitt, the time is up.
Please allow the Minister to speak without interruption.
One moment, please. Just before I put the motion to the House, I want to welcome the Turkish Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Mrs. Esra Cankorur, who is the guest of Senator Comyn.
I am not sure that is a point of order.
I thank the Senator for that.
Does Senator Andrews have a point of order?
Sorry, this is not a point of order.
I am sorry, Senator Andrews. I have to put the motion to the floor.