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 but I am just cautioning Members. As Members are all aware, there is an ongoing investigation and I do not want to put any court proceedings in jeopardy-----
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Continue.
I join the Senator in congratulating the brothers on their phenomenal attempt to run 32 marathons in 32 days. I would say that if each of us ran one marathon in a lifetime, we would be doing well.
Sorry. Can I just say political-----
Senator-----
-----just a second. Political charges are part of what we do here. Personal charges need to be kept out of the Chamber. Please continue.
Anois-----
Ciúnas, a chara. Anois, an Seanadóír P. J. Murphy.
I am giving the Senator latitude. This might be a matter for a Commencement at some stage.
I join with Senator Duffy in welcoming Network Ireland Mayo and its president, Orla. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Senator Conway.
The Minister is expected in at 4.45 p.m. and the Acting Leader has yet to reply. I will allow one minute for the last two speakers and then the Acting Leader will reply. I call Senator Cosgrove.
Allow the Acting Leader to respond to the Order of Business please.
I thank the Acting Leader for replying to the Order of Business.
The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank him for being here for this debate on the Office of Public Works.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, to the House. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order. Does Senator Clonan wish to speak to the section?
Amendments Nos. 2 to 7, inclusive, and 11 to 18, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 10 and 20 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.