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
There must be no interventions from the Gallery. Only Senators and the Minister are allowed to speak. Everyone in the room knows this.
I welcome those in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery who are guests of Senator Garret Ahearn. I welcome Mairéad McCormack and service users from the Irish Wheelchair Association, which is, as Members are aware, a nominating body to Seanad Éireann. They are all most welcome. Amendment No. 42 has been ruled out of order.
Amendment No. 44 is out of order.
Amendments Nos. 45 and 46 are out of order.
Amendments Nos. 47 to 49, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 48 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 47.
Before the debate is adjourned, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Ms Ariana Kelly from the Maryland House of Delegates. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
Before I invite Senator Carrigy to contribute again, I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, to the Chamber. I am sure he would like to stay longer in one of these seats, but I am sure he is enjoying where he is at the moment.
The Minister of State has given the answer. I think we need to put the question.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Senator Martin is showing his age.
Do not worry.
I ask the Acting Leader to propose the suspension of the House until the Dáil has completed its vote.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before we start, I wish to welcome my uncle Austin to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He worked for The Kerryman many years ago, before moving to South Africa. He has a great love of sailing. If anyone has any interest in sailing, he is the man to talk to. I have received notice from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on plans to address the shortage of dentists…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House.
I join with Senator Currie in wishing those on this island who celebrate the 12 July-----