CC
2021-04-23 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
As long as the Senator is not interrupted, she will.
Mark Daly
Rhetoric & votes →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.
Party over time
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
Record
CC
2021-04-23 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his excellent proposal. It is a very innovative idea. I call on our newly elected Senators and first call Senator Maria Byrne.
CC
2021-04-23 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
We look forward to working with the Senator and I now call on Senator Gerry Horkan.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil
Dáil Éireann passed, on 1 April 2021, the Children (Amendment) Bill 2020, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for coming to the House. Quite a number of Commencement matters were submitted by colleagues during the week so I ask him to bear with me for nóiméad amháin, más é do thoil é. I have received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the pension entitlements of community employment scheme supervisors.…
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Pension Provisions
I thank the Minister of State for coming in to respond to this matter. I also thank Senator Byrne. The CE scheme in my home town of Kenmare is vital. I have been involved in the running of the scheme for many years. Prior to that, the great Fr. Michael Murphy ran the scheme in Kenmare and did it so efficiently that we won the Tidy Towns gold medal in 2001. We were delighted with that but it was only achievable because of the CE scheme and the great work of those involved. Mr. Noel Crowley is currently running the s…
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Disability Services Provision
The next matter has been raised by Senator Wall. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, to the House and thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to respond to this issue. This issue relates to professional therapists' waiting times and the list for children in south Kildare. The Member submitted it prior to the break and we are delighted the Minister of State is able to come in today to take this matter.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Two great Clare people.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Senator Mark Wall has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 13 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that she is willing to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: First Stage
Is there a seconder?
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: First Stage
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: First Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Water Quality: Motion
Is that three minutes each?
CC
2021-04-19 · Seanad
Water Quality: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements
I welcome the Minister. Fáilte go dtí an Teach. I thank him for taking time out of his day to outline the current situation as regards the roll-out of the vaccination programme.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages
If Senators want to have conversations, they can have them outside the Chamber. I welcome the Minister of State back to the House.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Matters Arising from the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Statements
I welcome the Minister to the House for these important statements on matters arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. I ask the Minister to address the Senators.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Matters Arising from the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Statements
We have had a very wide-ranging discussion, with a lot of different points raised. I thank the Minister for being here and invite him to respond to the debate.
CC
2021-03-29 · Seanad
Matters Arising from the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Statements
We will take one global problem at a time. I thank the Minister and Senators for their contributions on the issue of Brexit which we know from the date of the referendum gets to be a bigger problem each day that passes. When is it proposed to sit again?