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
Senator Boyhan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister and thank him for coming to address this important topic for all our citizens.
Is the Minister looking for a permanent transfer?
The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators will have six minutes and the Minister will have 15 minutes. The proposer will have five minutes in which to reply.
I have received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on rising energy prices, increased demand on the electricity grid and the potential for power outages during winter. I have also received notice from Senator Lynn Boylan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to …
I call the leader of the Opposition, Senator Victor Boyhan.
I join Senator O'Sullivan in congratulating Mr. O'Sullivan on his elevation and being made a freeman of London and ensuring he kept his right to bring the sheep across the Thames.
I join in congratulating Darren on his fantastic achievement and working on behalf of those with cystic fibrosis and highlighting the dire situation in which many find themselves, often waiting for a lifesaving lung transplant.
I thank the Senator.
It might be appropriate to raise this as a Commencement matter.
The Senator’s time is up.
Thank you, Senator. Anois, Senator Vincent P. Martin.
I thank the Senator for raising that issue. Mr. O'Hagan was one of the only journalists killed during the Troubles. Senator Martin has raised the broader issues of press freedom and the importance of journalism. In that context, we also think of Lyra McKee and other journalists around the world who have been murdered in the course of their work. I thank Elaine Byrne. The 20th anniversary of the murder of Mr. O'Hagan was featured on "Morning Ireland" earlier today. Next, I call Senator McGahon.
Senator Higgins has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 16 be taken before No. 1." The amendment has been seconded by Senator Warfield. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on a very successful trip to the United States of America. Following his meetings with world leaders and our friends on Capitol Hill, I believe that a message has been sent out loud and clear by the latter regarding their support for the Good Friday Agreement and the ongoing discussions about the protocol and Ireland's position on that. I thank the Minister for all of his work.
The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2021/693 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Justice Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) 1382/2013.