When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
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
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to sit again?
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Could the Leader clarify whether No. 1 is to finish at 2 p.m. or 2.30 p.m?
I thank the Senator. I hear what he is saying about the question not being answered in respect of the Commencement matter. The Senator might send that in to me because a number of Members have raised the issue of Ministers reading out replies that do not answer the questions they have asked. I call Senator Vincent Martin.
Senator Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator McGreehan. The Leader has indicated that she is willing to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I call Senator Craughwell.
No, I think Senator Craughwell has a contribution.
Anois, a Aire.
The debate adjourns at 5.15 p.m.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
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I remind Senators that in respect of court judgments, sentencing can always be appealed. We must be mindful when we raise issues relating to courts in the context of the separation of powers between Seanad Éireann and the Courts Service.