Is that agreed? Agreed.
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
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Can I clarify if the proposal is that No. 2 not be taken today?
It must be one or the other.
That is fine. I thank the Senator.
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Senator Fitzpatrick, without interruption.
I thank the Senator for raising that. The bravery awards are open for nomination by every Member and citizen.
I offer my congratulations.
I thank the Senator, and granddad. I call on the Acting Leader of the House to respond to the Order of Business.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I know the Minister will want to respond, but there are a number of other speakers. She can come in at any time.
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