CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Rural Schemes
The Minister is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
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
Record
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I remind Members that when they are making charges or accusations, they have to be mindful of Standing Orders in the context of the operation of the Seanad.
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome from Galway the guests of Deputy Albert Dolan. I think they are members of a youth club in east Galway. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Senator Scahill, who is from Roscommon, has reminded me that for any young people visiting the Seanad, there is no homework for the rest of the week. I am sure the visitors will be delighted to hear that.
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
The next speaker is Senator Andrews. Am I right that he was in the safe cross code television advertisement?
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
I still remember it.
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
I join the Senator in welcoming Barry Murphy and Ian Moran from Wexford to the Gallery. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2026-02-17 · Seanad
Road Safety: Motion
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-02-12 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Browne, to the House. I also welcome students from Inver College in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, who are guests of Deputy Matt Carthy. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I not too sure if they get any homework, but there is no homework for the rest of the week when you visit Seanad Éireann.
CC
2026-02-12 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage
The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes and all other Senators for five minutes.
CC
2026-02-12 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2026-02-12 · Seanad
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Joe Conway - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the Delivering Homes, Building Communities housing plan and its impact on self-catering properties. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to make a statement on the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable customers, including the eligibility criteria. Sen…
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
Housing Policy
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the House. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Do not worry, I will tell you when your time is up.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome Sviatoslav, son of Zoriana, who is here with Samantha Long on work experience. I can tell him that he will not be idle any time he is working with Samantha and Senator McDowell and all the team. I also welcome to the Gallery Michael from Boyne Community School in Trim, who is on transition year work as well. I hope they enjoy their time here in Leinster House.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome guests of Deputy Matt Carthy from the Lisdoonan women's group. They are most welcome here today. I also welcome guests of Deputy Robert Troy from Emper National School. There is no homework for the rest of the week, just so they know. Make sure the teacher knows that. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan is most welcome with his guests as well.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call on Senator Kelleher, I welcome Seán O'Gorman from the Abbey School, Tipperary. He is on transition year work experience with Senator Kelleher this week. I hope he enjoys his time here.
CC
2026-02-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Deputy Noel McCarthy and the students and teachers from Ballyhooly national school. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I thank them for coming in. I hope they enjoy their day. As I am sure the Deputy informed them, when they visit Seanad Éireann, there is no homework for the rest of the week. It is one of the benefits of coming to this House. I call on Senator Brady.