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
No. The Senator can interrupt to ask a Member when he is speaking. That is the Standing Order. The Senator can do it but only when he is speaking and he has to give way.
No.
In a roundabout way, the Senator is asking the question.
Mercy.
As the Senator is aware, the Standing Order says that when a Senator is in possession, is speaking and another Senator wishes to make a point, they can ask-----
The only time a Senator can be interrupted is when they are actually speaking. Otherwise, they are not actually being interrupted. I point out that it is only an interruption while a Senator is speaking. Under Standing Order 40 Senators can ask to interrupt other Senators. We try to do things politely here. The Senator can ask and if the Senator in possession wants to give way, the Senator in possession can give way. Are we clear on that?
Senator Collins has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: “That No. 12 be taken before No.1”. It has been seconded by Senator Andrews. The Leader has indicated that he is willing to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I am sure Members will join with me in welcoming former TD and Minister of State, John Moloney, and his guests from Laois. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here.
As it past 3 p.m. the debate is adjourned by order of the Seanad and we will move to the next item.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins, back to Seanad Éireann. The Minister of State will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes and all other Senators for five minutes. The Minister of State may reply not later than 4.20 p.m. Statements will conclude at 4.30 p.m.
I welcome guests of the Minister, Deputy Dara Calleary, from Ballina, County Mayo, to the Public Gallery. Senators P. J. Murphy and Cathal Byrne are sharing time. is that agreed? Agreed.
Ciúnas.
Senator Flaherty without interruption.
Is the Senator sharing time with Senator Collins and Senator Tully?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Senator McCormack, without interruption.
I ask Senator McCormack to continue, without interruption. I thank the Senators.
Senators, please. Everybody knows the rules of the House. One voice at a time, and that is the Senator who is standing.