I know.
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 know.
Of course.
I thank you for your support on the Irish Sign Language Act. You are the embodiment of the belief in this Republic that everybody should be allowed to achieve their full potential regardless of the circumstances of their birth. I apologise for not spotting you indicate earlier. I am aware that the Senator has worked on that.
Thank you, Senator Boylan. The House agrees that we need climate justice, not just here in Ireland but also through the world for those who are most affected by climate change. I call my good friend, Senator Joe O'Reilly.
I thank the Senator for his forbearance. Childcare is a key issue that was highlighted during the pandemic.
When is it proposed to sit for the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I remind colleagues the Minister for Justice and Equality has been waiting in the anteroom since 5.30 p.m. and we must pass the legislation by this evening.
I thank the Minister for coming to the House and for her patience. It is the first day back and our business ran over time. I congratulate her on her elevation to the office of Minister for Justice. I know she will do a fantastic job and she did a great job during the Brexit negotiations. Nos. 6 and 7 are motions regarding the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. Both motions will be debated together but decided separately.
I thank the Minister for outlining the legislation to the House. I, too, pay tribute to the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who held not only Deputy McEntee's current portfolio but also that of foreign affairs and trade. Group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes, which, by my calculation, if everyone decides to take up all their time, would bring us very close to the deadline for the passing of the legislation so it does not lapse. I, therefore, ask M…
I thank Senator Ward for his kind words and for bringing the benefit of his knowledge to the debate. It is hoped he will be able to contribute to the review that is ongoing.
We must conclude by 8.46 p.m. and the Minister must speak at 8.38 p.m.
I thank the Minister I apologise again for delaying her for so long on her first day here. We will endeavour to do better the next time.
When is it proposed to sit again?
The House will meet again at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 in the convention centre.
I thank the Minister for coming into the House. Dr. John Crown, who was in this Chamber for five years, has been speaking extensively on this issue. We should all listen to his guidance because he is speaking based on what he is seeing happening in Italy. He is talking to people there and what is happening is nothing short of a war zone. We have to take that advice and not delay by five days. We are making every decision just that little bit late, and that is the advice we are getting. The shutdown that has worked …