CC
2026-07-15 · Seanad
Women's Health
I welcome the Minister of State to the House. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
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 | 5,967 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-09-23 |
| 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 welcome the Minister of State to the House. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
I welcome to the Gallery two special guests of Senator O'Loughlin, Joeleen Dyland and her son James, who has a huge interest in politics. We look forward to James coming back to Leinster House in the future, perhaps to work in the office with Senator O'Loughlin and maybe later as an elected Member of Seanad Éireann or Dáil Éireann. We are delighted to have him here and we look forward to seeing him again in the Houses of the Oireachtas in the very near future. It is also my pleasure to welcome the Belgian ambassado…
Before I call Senator McCarthy, I welcome his guests, Ms Emma Kelly and her son, Adam Egan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Seanadóir McCarthy.
I welcome the guests of Deputy Brendan Smith from the Hen's Shed in Cavan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Also from Cavan, I call now on Senator Tully.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the Gallery, along with the Belturbet hen’s shed from Cavan. We are delighted to have our County Cavan crew here today and that the Minister of State is able to meet and greet them during her busy schedule while they are in the Seanad. I thank them for being here today.
I welcome the men of Sagres, who are intrepid walkers. Tadhg O'Brien, Harry Canning, Pat McEvoy, Gabriel McHugh, Tom Cunnane and Brendan MacNamee are guests of Senator Joe Conway. Apparently they have done the Camino a couple of times, so anyone looking for spiritual guidance will find them in the Visitors Gallery.
I welcome the guests of Senator Eileen Flynn, Deputy Catherine Callaghan, Deputy Cormac Devlin, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy Ken O'Flynn. I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. Amendments Nos. 1, 4, 7 and 17 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 2 and 10 to 12, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before I call the Minister, I welcome Senator Casey to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is there because he has a large delegation with him, including family members John, Thomas, Peter and Helena, Councillor Pat Kennedy, Ann and Jim Lehane and the legendary Sonia. She has been a great friend to us in Leinster House. I thank her for being here and I thank Senator Casey for bringing them all. They are here to mark the anniversary of the passing of Senator Casey's mother. We remember her fondly too.
I remind Senators that we are nearly at 7 p.m. and we are still on section 1. I am allowing a lot of latitude. It is up to the Senators themselves but we will not get next or near a lot of amendments.
Amendments Nos. 3 and 23 to 25, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before putting the question, I welcome Senator Aubrey McCarthy to the Gallery. He is not in the Chamber because he is with some guests, Ann Thompson, Ann Lane, Mary Kennedy, Tracy Piggott and Liz O'Donnell. I thank them for being here. Mary gave great joy to many people down through the years through her work with RTÉ and her work with charities and community organisations. I thank her for being here. Tracy Piggott also gives great joy to people and a lot of great tips. I thank her for being here and for her work w…
Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order and cannot be moved.
Amendment No. 9 has been ruled out of order and cannot be moved.
I welcome Deputy Carroll MacNeill and family members of some of her staff. Thank you for being here. Is the Senator pressing the amendment?
Amendments Nos. 16, 18 and 19 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
As it is now 7.45 p.m.-----
As it is now 7.45 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 16 is hereby negatived in Committee; section 11 is hereby agreed to in Committee; in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee; the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee; the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment; Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby received for final consideration;…
Would the Minister or Senator Black like to say a few words?
Does the Minister wish to respond?