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
Before I call on the Minister of State, I welcome Deputy Feighan to the Visitors Gallery. He is accompanied by Mr. Michael Dugher, former MP for Barnsley East, Mr. Michael Lonergan from the Irish Embassy in London, Mr. Jeff Cooke and Mr. David Wild. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad.
I thank Minister of State. I welcome guests of Deputy Maeve O'Connell to the Gallery. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit here this evening. Enjoy the experience here, not only in the Seanad but in Leinster House as well.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the timeline for the construction and delivery of the Thornton Hall prison facility. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the community CCTV scheme and plans to ensure it is available in all towns and villages. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a …
I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.
Before I move to the next speaker I welcome Aoife Kennelly, daughter of esteemed Senator Mike Kennelly. I welcome her back from Australia, from where she has just returned. I hope she enjoys her time back in Ireland.
I welcome Deputy Dempsey, who is accompanied by people from St. Oliver Post Primary School from Oldcastle, County Meath. I hope they enjoy their visit.
That will be noted.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy. I welcome our guests in the Gallery who are from Germany, Belgium and Ballymun. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed to? Agreed.
The officials from the Department are very welcome and I congratulate them on the passing of the Bill.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, to the House. I thank her for coming to discuss this important topic.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, again. Before I call Senator Clonan to make his case, I welcome his guests: Ms Walaa Sabah from Gaza and Ms Fiona O’Rourke from the Irish Writers Centre at Trinity College Dublin. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
I welcome our guests to the Gallery. I hope you are enjoying your visit to Leinster House. Enjoy the rest of the day.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.
I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Moran. I invite him to deliver his opening statement.
Before calling Senator Davitt, I welcome Councillor John Michael Foley from Timoleague who is a guest of Senator O'Donovan.
I believe Senators Byrne, Scahill, Kennelly and Boyle are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.