Senator-----
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 66 of 66 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 | 5,999 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-09-30 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 95 | 2020-03-20 – 2026-04-16 |
| ?? | Not recorded | 3 | 2020-07-30 – 2022-12-15 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · FF 2011-05-25–2016-04-24 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-03-29 · FF 2020-03-30–2020-06-29 · FF 2022-12-16–2025-01-29 · FF 2025-01-29–present
Senator-----
The Minister, without interruption.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed?
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to make a statement on the flooding in north Louth and on the Cooley Peninsula. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the extension of the free contraception scheme to include hormone replacement therapy. Senator Mary Seery Kearney - The need for the …
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien.
Before I call the Acting Leader to outline the proposed Order of Business for the day, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Hugh McCormack and Raymond McCord senior. Raymond is no stranger to Seanad Éireann having addressed the House on the issue of the constitutional future of the island of Ireland when we were having the public consultation last year. Hugh was shot in 1989 in the knees, hands and elbows, and, in 2000, shot eight times. In 1989 he was shot by the IRA and as we know he is here to tell the tale. Raymon…
Will Senator Craughwell allow Senator Seery Kearney to contribute for 30 seconds?
For the benefit of Members, under Standing Order 39, a Member who is in possession can give way to another Member for 30 seconds and not lose any time. It allows people to clarify-----
Senator Clonan is asking to intervene as well.
He is actually from Sneem in County Kerry.
All politics is local. We have not put up a plaque dedicated to him, though, by the way.
Intervention in debate is allowed in the Seanad under Standing Order 39, but the person in possession must give permission.
Everyone knows that. Next up is Senator Murphy.
Senator Byrne has welcomed some guests. I welcome Wexford Comhairle na nÓg and representatives of Young Voices from the National Youth Council of Ireland to the Public Gallery. They are most welcome.
Do not put yourself down, Senator Craughwell.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.