I pointed out earlier in the debate that people needed to respect Standing Orders, including the one on-----
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
I pointed out earlier in the debate that people needed to respect Standing Orders, including the one on-----
He is aware of the Standing Order and knows the consequences for breaching it.
I ask Members to stick to the motion being debated.
It is a fair point but there is a practice in the House that we do not refer to Members who are not in the House. I make that point.
She cannot speak for herself so I will have to defend her.
It is not normal for the Minister to respond but he may provide a clarification.
When is it proposed to sit again?
I ask the deputy leader of the Fianna Fáil group, and the Acting Leader, to outline the Order of Business. I wish her a happy St. Brigid's Day and congratulate her on all of her work on that particular issue.
It will not do us any harm, that is for sure.
Before I call on the leader of the Fianna Fáil group today, Senator Malcolm Byrne, I wish to welcome my father to the Chamber for the first time.
I congratulate the Senator on the introduction of her Bill. We will need a seconder. However, can I clarify that the amendment proposed by the Senator is that No. 16 be taken before No. 1? Is that the amendment?
Thank you. It is just a procedural issue.
We are not having a discussion.
Senator Mullen has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1." The Acting Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Senator Flynn has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 16 be taken before No. 1." The Acting Leader has indicated that she is willing to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
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