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 thank the Minister for his presence last Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. I know that was not quite in his schedule, but we appreciate that he was here for the entire debate.
I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to the House. He has ten minutes.
Because the Senator has such vast personal experience in this area, I am not cutting her off. The Minister would benefit and I know he knows a great amount in this area. It is important people like the Senator, who have great knowledge, are able to bring those stories to the Minister and say what is working and what is not working. I call the next speaker, Senator McGreehan.
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health. The Minister of State has six minutes.
Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it is proper that we acknowledge the national day of one of our EU colleagues. Latvia declared independence on 18 November 1918, after centuries of turmoil. As two small European countries that have struggled for independence in those early years of the 20th century, we always share a historical connection. The Latvian-born Charles Peterson and his nephew Conrad Peterson were active participants in the struggle for independence. The office of the first P…
I thank the Senator for mentioning International Men's Day, as well as her father, who I know was an inspiration to her in being involved in public service and public life.
Is the Order of Business agreed?
No.
I welcome the Taoiseach. If only he received applause like that every morning. In the course of his service as a public representative and in public life, he has, by any measure, made major changes in the posts and Ministries he has held. Of course, one of the posts he has not held is that of Senator, so we are delighted to welcome him to the Seanad, even for a few hours. Since he was elected to Cork City Council in 1985 and to Dáil Éireann in 1989, and as the first citizen and Lord Mayor of Cork from 1992 to 1993,…
I thank the Taoiseach for his address. I ask Senators to bear in mind that the timing is strict enough so that I can give everyone who has indicated that they will be speaking an opportunity to do so.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
We might just clarify where the secondary school is, so that the Taoiseach can take notes?
Senator Blaney is sharing time with Senator Clifford-Lee.
I call on the Leader to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to extend the sitting of the House, notwithstanding the Order of Business today.
Is that agreed? Is that acceptable to the Taoiseach as there are a number of Members who still wish to contribute?
That is agreed. I now call on Senator Cassells.
Is that agreed? It is agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Since the Taoiseach's time is precious and he must get on a flight, I ask the Senators to restrict their remarks to one minute. We all want to hear the response.