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
I apologise but the time permitted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 19 is hereby negatived, that Fourth Stage is hereby completed, that the Bill is hereby received for final consideration and that the Bill is hereby passed."
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I rise to propose a vote of sympathy to my colleague in Limerick, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, on the passing of his mother Nelly O'Donovan. May she rest in peace. She has been an inspiration to the Minister throughout his political career. She was also a very inspiring woman in her community. May she rest in peace. I congratulate the Limerick's Fresh Film festival and Film in Limerick on being the only two Irish nominees to Cannes…
I welcome that more than 40 sports clubs in County Limerick received over €1.3 million in sports equipment grants. This is very welcome news for the clubs in question. Much of the money will be spent on refurbishing older equipment, but new equipment will also be purchased to benefit those participating in these sports. Community centres have also benefited from this funding. It would be remiss of me not to welcome the news from the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, this morning that HIQA has been asked…
Yes, amendments Nos. 74 and 75 are related.
Does the Minister of State wish to respond?
Amendment No. 78 is in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane, Black and Flynn. Amendments Nos. 78, 81 and 83 to 85, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The grouping is amendments Nos. 78, 81 and 83 to 85, inclusive.
Before I call Senator Dolan, I welcome Professor Daniel Carey of NUIG, who is the guest of Senator Clonan, to the Public Gallery. I hope Professor Carey enjoys his experience.
Amendments Nos. 82 and 86 to 88, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 85a, 90a, 90b and 93a are related. Amendment No. 90b is a logical alternative to amendment No. 90a. Amendments Nos. 85a, 90a, 90b, 93a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
As it is now 7.30 p.m., the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the order of the Seanad today. I ask Senator Higgins to report progress.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the announcement yesterday from the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and Mr. Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, that a new team is being put in to look at the running of University Hospital Limerick. This is something I have been consistently raising here. I have been looking for fresh eyes to be brought to bear on the problem. Ms Grace Rothwell, the national director of acute hospitals, Ms Orla Kavanagh, director of nursing and integration at Waterford University Hospital and Dr. Fergal Hickey, who is a retired …
Amendments Nos. 44, 77, 79, 91 and 92 are related. Amendment No. 44 is consequential on amendment No. 91. Amendment No. 92 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 91. Amendments Nos. 44, 77, 79, 91 and 92 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is the Senator withdrawing the amendment?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 57 to 60, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendments Nos. 58 and 59 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 57.