CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome, as a guest of Senator Ruane, Brion Kellett. He 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
2025-12-16 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
As it is 3 o'clock and we are supposed to take the Finance Bill now, I have to call the Leader to respond on the Order of Business. I apologise to the Senators who have just arrived. We normally give 50 minutes for the Order of Business.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
As the Níl side is not providing tellers, the question is carried.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
A Member did not vote and the record has been amended, with the agreement of the Whips, to show the following: Tá, 17; Níl, 31. The amendment is defeated.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 19 to 21, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
As the time permitted for this debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Seanad of this day: "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, the Bill is hereby received for final consideration and the Bill is hereby passed."
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee
The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9 December 2025.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: Motion
I welcome the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to the House.
CC
2025-12-16 · Seanad
European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: Motion
The Seanad now stands adjourned until 9 a.m. tomorrow in accordance with the Order of the Seanad today.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil
Dáil Éireann passed the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 10 December 2025, without amendment. Dáil Éireann passed the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 11 December 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on amending legislation to introduce first aid and CPR to the driver theory test. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide greater investment in rural transport, in particular Local Link and demand-responsive transport services. Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protecti…
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House. He will be taking all four matters. I appreciate him doing that.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Irish Language
Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Noonan freagra a thabhairt. Tá nóiméad amháin aige.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Irish Language
I thank the Minister of State for being here.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir for remembering Ruairí and all of those who quite rightly received their bravery awards in recognition for putting their own lives in danger while saving others.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
I call Senator McDowell.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Senator Brady's guests, Gerard and Catherine Dennigan, and Tommy Flynn from Longford. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
CC
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?