CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
We will wait for the Minister.
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
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CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
This amendment has already been discussed during the debate on section 12, so the Minister is free to reply or we can ask the Member her intentions. Is the amendment being pressed?
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
We are reopening the debate. I want to be fair to everybody. The amendment was part of-----
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
I am not sure there is provision for that in the Standing Orders.
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
I have allowed the Senator latitude-----
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
It would not preclude the Minister.
CC
2020-10-16 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 22 and 36 to 38, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Retirement of Staff Member
Before we get to the business of the day, I want to announce that, as some of you may know, the head usher, Colm O'Rourke, is retiring. He has served in this House for 14 years. He is a dedicated member of the staff and always worked diligently on behalf of Members and all of the visitors who came to this House. He is not with us today. He will retire on 30 October and Members might meet him between now and then. We of course wish him a happy retirement and ask that if he knows the secret of how to spend time witho…
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage
Is that agreed? It is not agreed.
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage
We are on the Order for Second Stage. The amendment will be taken at the end of Second Stage.
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage
We have to agree this first and then the amendment can be taken-----
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Second Stage
Is the Senator moving his amendment?
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Budget 2021: Statements
I thank the Minister for coming to the House after a long day in the Dáil yesterday and having appeared on radio this morning, which is sometimes equally as challenging.
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Budget 2021: Statements
I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, to the House and thank him for coming before the Seanad to discuss yesterday's historic budget. I invite him to address the Senators.
CC
2020-10-14 · Seanad
Budget 2021: Statements
I thank the Minister for coming to the House. This is his first visit. It is an important one dealing with the budget.
CC
2020-10-08 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from Senators Pat Casey and Ollie Crowe that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to make a statement on the impact that level 3 Covid-19 restrictions will have on the hospitality sector; and if immediate supports can be provided to ensure the survival of the sector. I have also received notice from Senator John McGahon of the following matter: The need for the Mini…
CC
2020-10-08 · Seanad
Covid-19 Pandemic
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, for coming to the House. He will take three Commencement matters.
CC
2020-10-08 · Seanad
Leaving Certificate 2020: Statements
I thank the Minister for Education and Skills for coming to the House to speak on the important topic of statements on the leaving certificate 2020. I want also to thank all of my colleagues who are the spokespersons on education in their respective groups for attending here today. This is an issue that has proven very trying for the students and is also a very difficult situation given the unique circumstances that we find ourselves in with respect to this year's leaving certificate. I ask the Minister now to addr…
CC
2020-10-07 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
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 of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the national peatlands strategy; and to outline whether alternatives are being pursued as a substitute for the commercial horticultural industry, particularly in relation to the mushroom industry. I have also received notice from Senator Paul Gavan…