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
The Senator brought this up on the Order of Business and he is aware of the Standing Order in regard to making people identifiable. I want him to be aware of Standing Orders 49A, 49B and 49C. We want free debate, but we also want fairness and people outside the House have a right to their good name. I want the Senator to be aware of that.
That is fine, but the rules of this House are still the rules of the House.
Yes, under Standing Order 39.
Senator, are you happy to take to a question?
Time will be added on.
It is on the Order Paper.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Senators, please.
Senator Ward can only ask Senator Craughwell.
Under Standing Order 39, Senator Ward can ask, but Senator Craughwell is within his rights to continue speaking or to allow in Senator Ward. It is up to Senator Craughwell.
Senators, the rule is simple. Can I just-----
I will explain it. In Standing Orders-----
Would Senator Craughwell like to give way?
Senator, please.
For the benefit of Members, Senator Craughwell is in control.
You are responding. Anyone who wishes to intervene can ask-----
-----and will have 30 seconds to do so, but there is no follow-up thereafter.
Senator Craughwell, without interruption.
Senators, please.
Through the Chair, please, Senator.