Quite a bit. A Christmas carol might be appropriate.
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
Quite a bit. A Christmas carol might be appropriate.
That interruption is more than welcome. I also commend the Senator on her hard work. It is because Members are able to take on those minority issues that changes in our society are made. Without Senator Seery Kearney being in here and taking that leadership role, along with others, and being supported by many of her colleagues, that legislation may not have progressed as it is at this moment in time. I congratulate the Senator. It is no small achievement. She is in the ranks with just a few dozen people who have ma…
It is quite a challenge to be the Government Chief Whip in the Dáil or the Seanad, but Senator Kyne has done it, as ever, with great grace and diplomacy. I thank him for all his work in the Seanad and on making Seanad 100 a great success as well. Beidh sé ar ais arís le cúnamh Dé.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler.
I welcome Councillor James Geoghegan and his guests to the Gallery. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I hope they enjoy their time in Leinster House on our 100th birthday, plus three days. They are more than welcome to buy us cake any time they want.
It has no calories.
A Christmas cake.
I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for all of her visits to Leinster House. We wish her all the best over the next few days.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
I welcome Senator Howard Pearl and his wife Heather to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. They have come all the way from New Hampshire to be with us. They missed out on our 100th anniversary celebration by one day. They are more than welcome. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the continued provision of the hot school meals programme. Senator Lisa Chambe…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien.
From the Cistercian College in Roscrea, County Tipperary, I welcome teachers, Anthony Leahy and Jamie Dooley. They and all the students are most welcome. I hope they enjoy their time in Leinster House. I will break with tradition here and call Senator Norris, the Father of the House, first. He was given a big round of applause for his long service to the House yesterday during the sitting to mark our centenary. I thank him in person for his long service to the Seanad and to the State. We greatly appreciate it, as d…
We will work on that.