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.
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
2025-12-11 · Seanad
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage
When is it proposed to sit again?
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
2025-12-10 · 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 27 November 2025.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to amend the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 to allow for additional choice for persons in selection of birth certificates and privacy of records. Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the restoration of school dental services in Killybegs, County Donegal. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin -…
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Birth Certificates
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, to the House.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Dental Services
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, back to the House. I am delighted to see her. She could get honorary membership
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
Members would have been saddened to hear of the passing of a former Member of this House and of Dáil Éireann, former Minister and MEP, Paddy Cooney. He was educated in Castleknock College and studied at UCD before moving to Athlone to work as a solicitor. He devoted his life to public service, starting as a county councillor in 1967. He was elected to Dáil Éireann in 1970, when he started a long career in national politics serving as a TD for Longford-Westmeath, as a Minister and Senator, and as Westmeath's first a…
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
No. 4 is from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Is that correct?
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I welcome Saoirse and Katie and congratulate them on their first speech, delivered by Senator Ní Chuilinn. Maybe they will be delivering their own speeches here in the future.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the former Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, to the Gallery. She is most welcome and I thank her for being here.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the students from Clarin College in Athenry, County Galway. I thank them for coming. As is our policy, there is no homework for the rest of the week for any school visiting the Seanad.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Councillor Gayle Ralph and friends from the Law Society of Ireland to Seanad Éireann. They are most welcome today.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Deputy Michael Murphy to the Gallery along with his guests Eliza de la Cruz and Mila Grasmil. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Dundalk Grammar School to the Gallery.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Death of Former Member: Motion
The resolution of Seanad Éireann will be sent to the family of the late Senator, Deputy and Minister, Paddy Cooney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
CC
2025-12-10 · Seanad
Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.