When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
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 |
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| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 1,575 | 2022-06-29 – 2026-09-24 |
| 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
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister. As it is now 4 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 18 is hereby negatived in Committee, that section 27 is hereby agreed to in Committee and in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby receiv…
Dáil Éireann has passed the Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 on 8 July 2026, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, and the officials from the Department. I thank them for being here. I also welcome Sarah Haire and Stephen Browne, guests of Seanadóir Mullen. I believe Seanadóir Mullen is sharing time with Senator O'Reilly. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before I call Seanadóir Ní Chuilinn, I welcome her guests. They are from Kiddies Korner, KK, Crèche. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as teacht isteach sa Teach inniu chun páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht. When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, and his officials to the House.
I welcome the members of St. Finbarr’s GAA club, who are guests of Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas today. I call Senator Higgins.
I welcome to the Gallery a very special guest, Conor Kenny. He is here as a guest of Deputy Paul McAuliffe. I hope he enjoys his visit to Leinster House today. When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann passed the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026 on 7 July 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ardagh.
Amendments Nos. 2, 4 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is the Senator pressing the amendment?
Amendments Nos. 3 and 6 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is the Senator pressing the amendment?