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 am going by the rota agreed at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. If Senator Conway wishes to give way, that is fine. Is Senator Clifford-Lee sharing time?
I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is almost an honorary Member at this stage, he is in here so often. I invite Senator Byrne to open the debate.
I will slightly amend the order of speakers. Senator Norris and the Independent grouping have been kind enough to allow Senator Bacik to speak now because I believe she has an important birthday celebration to attend. Her mother, Irena, is having a birthday party and I do not want to delay her further. I wish the Senator's mother a happy birthday.
I am not as young as Senator Norris thinks. He is young at heart. That is what is more important.
I ask Senator Warfield to speak to this Bill. The other Bill is related, but it is not the Bill before the House.
I am not cutting off the Senator. The issue is the Bill before us. The Senator is ranging into Seanad reform but she is also talking about a Bill that is not before us.
I understand that.
The House is due to adjourn at 7.15 p.m. Would the Minister of State like to contribute now?
The Minister of State has up to 15 minutes. We will get other people in, but I want to make sure the Minister of State participates in the debate.
By order of the House, we must conclude by 7.15 p.m. Four Senators who have indicated they wish to speak have been here for some time and I am anxious to include them. Senator Ward has been here for a long time. Are you willing to share time with your colleague, Senator Conway, and, similarly, will Senator Chambers share time with Senator Craughwell?
I understand that. I explained in the House earlier today that we asked Members, through the Whips, to indicate when they were going to speak so I could put them on the list. They do not necessarily have to be here. We are not finishing the debate as it is adjourning, but I am making sure to include the Members who have been here since the start. Next is Senator Ward and he can share time with Senator Conway, with four minutes each. Then it will be Senator Craughwell and Senator Chambers. I will let you contribute …
Is that agreed? Agreed. I call Senator Ward.
The Senator is sharing time.
When is it proposed to sit again?
I have received notice from Senators Lisa Chambers and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport to make a statement on the Government’s plan to support Ireland West Airport Knock through this pandemic to ensure its survival. I have also received notice from Senator Paddy Burke of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Climate Action, Communica…
The first matter will be Senators Chambers and Murphy on the issue of support for Ireland West Airport Knock. Before they arise to talk on the issue, it would be remiss of me not to mention the great Monsignor Horan for making sure that the dream became a reality, and all of the people who were involved in putting the airport together and making sure it continues. Brian O'Dwyer, who was on the first pilgrimage flight from the United States of America, is now the international chairman. He landed in the first pilgri…
Will Senator McDowell clarify whether he proposes that No. 8 be taken before the vote?
Unfortunately, the Senator's time is up.
Before I call the Deputy Leader to respond, Senator Gerard Craughwell has made a proposal that the House would stand for a minute's silence in remembrance of those who lost their lost their lives in the Niemba ambush over 60 years ago. I agree with the Senator that it is worthy for this House to reflect on the sacrifice of Irish soldiers in the service of peace with the United Nations. I ask the House to stand after the Deputy Leader has responded to the Order of Business.
I ask Senators to stand in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the UN soldiers who died in the Niemba ambush 60 years ago in the service of the United Nations and of peace.