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
I remind Senators that when discussing the President, whether for him or against him, they have to be very cautious.
I know that.
I thank the Senator.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit I thank the Minister of State and Senators for their contributions.
I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each non-Government amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 6 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before we go to amendment No. 5, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery, from County Mayo, representatives of Bonniconlon ICA. We have timed it such that they would be here with the Minister of State, who is hosting them today. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. We are delighted they have come in to see Seanad Éireann and their Minister of State in action. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann. We regret Annie May could not be here but she is working hard back in Mayo to keep the show on the road.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Amendments Nos. 1, 8, 11 and 14 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 2 is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and has been ruled out of order.
Amendments Nos. 3, 13 and 16 are related and may be discussed together.
Before I ask the Minister of State to respond, I welcome from the great state of Connecticut the deputy majority leader of the Connecticut State Senate, Senator Martha Marx, who is originally from Claremorris. She is very welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I also welcome Senator Mae Flexer, deputy president pro tempore and federal relations liaison. I think Nancy Dolan is also in the Public Gallery along with Senator Flexer's daughter. They are most welcome. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann today.
Amendment No. 4 in the names of Senators Ruane, Black and Flynn has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.
Amendments Nos. 5, 9, 12 and 15 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 6 has been ruled out of order on the basis that it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.
Amendment No. 7 has been ruled out of order on the basis that it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Amendment No. 23 in the names of Senators Ruane, Black and Flynn arises out of amendments made in the Dáil. It has already been discussed with the amendments in group 22.