CC
2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage
Senators Scahill and Byrne are sharing time. 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
2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2025-05-13 · Seanad
Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on arrangements in place with utility companies for the repair and reinstatement of road pavements when they have been dug up to gain access to carry out works. Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on progress on the reopening of the western rail corridor from Athenry to Claremorris, Cou…
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
Road Projects
The Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, is very welcome. We move to Senator Teresa Costello.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I call Senator Dee Ryan. I apologise to her as she should have been first.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome visitors from St. Brigid's Girls' National School, who are guests of Deputy McAuliffe. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and to the Seanad Chamber. I hope they enjoy the rest of their day.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Is Senator O'Reilly seconding Senator Keogan's proposed amendment?
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome St. Brendan's Community School, Birr, County Offaly, who are guests of Deputy John Clendennen. I congratulate them on being winners of the European debating championships. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call the Acting Leader, I convey my sympathy to former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen Leddin, a former Mayor of Limerick and a councillor for 20 years in the city. I was the fourth female Mayor of Limerick and Kathleen was the fifth. There have only been five female mayors in 820-odd years. Kathleen was a very dedicated councillor and Mayor of Limerick. It was ironic that she served as an Independent mayor while her late husband, Tim Leddin, served as a Fine Gael mayor. I expres…
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Does the Acting Leader mind if I welcome the students before they leave?
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome the students from Sancta Maria College in Mayo, who are guests of Deputy Keira Keogh. I hope they enjoy their visit here today.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator Keogan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 6 be taken before No. 1. This was seconded by Senator Sarah O'Reilly. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
CC
2025-05-08 · Seanad
Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-05-07 · Seanad
Higher Education: Motion
I understand Senators Murphy, Lynch and Ní Chuilinn are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-05-07 · Seanad
Higher Education: Motion
Glaoim anois ar an Seanadóir Kennelly chun freagra a thabhairt
CC
2025-05-07 · Seanad
Higher Education: Motion
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2025-05-07 · Seanad
Higher Education: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-05-01 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on available treatment options for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Ireland and the status and timeline for making givinostat available to Irish patients. Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the women's health action plan and to outline the actions being taken to improve…