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
The rules of the House are clear and the Senator is aware of them. It is not the naming of a person; it is making him or her identifiable. The way the Senator approached that topic is making the person identifiable.
I know that.
Thank you, Senator Warfield, for your contribution.
I thank the Senator for that contribution.
Senator Barry Ward has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." This has been seconded by Senator Carrigy. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
We will adjourn until 10 a.m. on Friday in the Dáil Chamber in accordance with the order of the House of this day.
I welcome an Aire Stáit, Deputy Colm Brophy, to the House. I know he is under pressure but I must begin proceedings by reading out the Commencement matters that have been submitted by Senators. I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to engage with the Banking Federation of Ireland and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to pro…
I have to announce that the following Members have been elected to fill the casual vacancies in the membership of the Seanad to which the resolutions of Seanad Éireann on 1 December 2020 and 1 February 2021 have reference: Agricultural Panel, Oireachtas Sub-Panel: Maria Byrne. Industrial and Commercial Panel, Oireachtas Sub-Panel: Gerry Horkan.
I know colleagues will join me in congratulating the new Senators and welcoming them back to the House. I congratulate them on their election and look forward to working with them in the Seanad. I know they will work hard on behalf of all the people. I congratulate all those who contested the election. Elections are important to the work of democracy. I look forward to working with our new colleagues and I congratulate them on their successful election. They deserve their seats. I know colleagues will wish to congr…
I thank the Senator for raising that issue. I call the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Boyhan.
Congratulations, Senator Flynn. We look forward to seeing your new baby in Leinster House at some stage in the autumn.
Gabh mo leithscéal. The Senator has to be careful on the issue of privilege.
No, but I am just signalling that we did a great deal on this process and I am just asking for caution. That is all.
The Senator need not worry as this time will be added on.
Senator Warfield has asked, under Standing Order 39, for a 30-second intervention.
Perhaps the Senator might conclude by making his comments by reference to legislation.
I ask the Senator to continue, please.