The Leader has indicated she accepts the amendment.
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 Leader has indicated she accepts the amendment.
Senator Conway has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?
The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment.
Is there a seconder?
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is there a seconder?
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Another Cavan man who wishes to make a contribution is Senator Wilson.
As the motion in respect of Senator O'Reilly's nomination has been successful, the motion proposing Senator Warfield lapses. I call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator O'Reilly, to address the House.
Senator Buttimer has indicated that he would like to contribute.
I thank Senator Buttimer for his contribution and for his service to this House. I thank all Members for their contributions in respect of Senator Joe O'Reilly. It is a great day for the Senator and his family. We are all disappointed that they cannot be here with us today to celebrate the Senator's great contribution to public life and public service. Senator Joe O'Reilly spoke about his family. His father was a scribe and a man of great learning. The Senator referred to hearing his mother's words from the afterli…
For the information of Members, please note that the House, by agreeing to the motion to recommit, allows a Committee Stage style discussion on the amendments only. That is, Members may speak more than once on each amendment. Government amendment No. 1 arises out of recommittal proceedings. Amendments Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, 13 to 18, inclusive, 22 to 26, inclusive, 29 and 30 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
I am delighted that the Senator is in the House to ensure that her mother's work is formally recognised in this legislation. I thank her for the amendment that she tabled in the previous Seanad.
To be clear, just as the Senator is seeking guidance from me, I will seek it from the Clerk. Amendments Nos. 29 and 30 are related. I believe the Senator's amendment is No. 29.
I thank Senator Bacik.
It is also a good day for Senator Bacik's mother. I congratulate her.
Amendment No. 8 is a Government amendment arising out of recommital proceedings. Amendments Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 8 to 11, inclusive, are consequential on amendment No. 12. Therefore, amendments Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 19 to 21, inclusive, and Nos. 31 to 33, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.