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 Senator for mentioning the leaving certificate students who are finishing their exams today. We wish them well after they have completed their Japanese exam. Kon'nichiwa , Seanadóir. I call Senator Emer Currie.
I thank the Senator for her contribution this morning and to this House during the past year.
I thank the Senator for his service to this House in his term as Cathaoirleach.
This is an important issue that the Senator might raise as a Commencement matter.
I know that issue is in the public domain but I ask for caution when referring to individuals in the House. I congratulate the Senator for his run down the length of Wexford for motor neurone disease and the money he raised.
I thank the Senator for raising that good news story. She and many of her colleagues have campaigned long and hard on that initiative, which is a welcome one.
Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.
I have received notice from Senator Róisín Garvey that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the issues highlighted in the internal Garda investigation into the cancellation of domestic violence 999 calls. I have also received notice from Senator John Cummins of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline when Dunmore East will be included as …
I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to give that response to that important issue.
The next item relates to the landing of fish at Dunmore East by trawlers from Northern Ireland and Britain. It is being raised by Senator Cummins. The Minister of State, Senator Hackett, is responding on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and I thank her for coming to the House. Senator Cummins has four minutes.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Senator for speaking about the memory of the former Senator, the late Gordon Wilson, and his extraordinary contribution to this House. We think of his family on the anniversary yesterday of his passing.
Is the Senator's proposed amendment to the Order of Business being seconded?
I thank the Senator. I allowed extra time as I know it is an important issue for him personally but also for an entire industry.
Senator Gavan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that she is willing to accept it. Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.