CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
If you know the rules, please follow them.
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
2020-11-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I have no problem with Senator Buttimer intervening in the speech of Senator Craughwell. Just follow the procedures under Standing Orders.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I remind Senator Buttimer and the Deputy Whip that Standing Order 39 relates to them as well. Senator Buttimer has one minute and 20 seconds.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I thank the Deputy Leader for her suggestion to invite Vice President-elect Harris to address the Seanad. I will send that letter, perhaps to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sitting of First Seanad, which will be in 2022.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements
The non-commissioned officers and men of A Company and attached 35th Infantry Battalion, United Nations forces in Congo took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3 September 1961. On 9 September, they were surrounded by a large force of Katangese gendarmerie. Early on the morning of 13 September, the company came under attack, which it endured almost continuously until 17 September. Despite its courageous resistance, A Company was taken captive. By this time, A Company had run out of water and several of…
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements
Under the order of the House, the Minister is to reply by 2.39 p.m. and we are supposed to finish at 2.45 p.m.. However, I want everybody to get in. Everybody will get to speak, but it is one minute each. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements
I thank the Minister for his time and allowing all Members to contribute on the debate.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
The next slot is the Independent Group's but it is giving way to Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
It is quite simple. Standing Order 39.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Is the Senator not letting Senator Ward in now?
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
All right. Senator Ward can speak later.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Can I clarify?
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Did the Senator say "illegal payments"?
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Can I ask the Senator to withdraw that?
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Not in this House. We did not rule it in this House. I do not know to what the Senator is referring to so I cannot-----
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
All right. I just want the Senator to be careful with his comments.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
I want Members to be aware that this is not a court of law. Accusations are being made to that regard and I have not been given advanced warning of them. Members want to be very careful not to stray beyond the bounds of what privilege is for.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Is it four minutes each?
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2020-11-11 · Seanad
Political Donations: Motion
Before I call on the next Senator, Senator Moynihan, I wish to remind Members that when they are making allegations in this House, they should be very careful because their comments could have serious consequences for the reputation of the House and its Members. I want people to have a debate, obviously, but to be respectful.