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 to the Gallery, all the way from the Roughty Valley in Kerry, Mr. Christy Hussey. He has soldiered long and hard on hurling fields in Kerry in matches between our nearest neighbours, Kilgarvan and Kenmare. I have participated in some of those battles myself. I use that word because they were far closer to being battles than hurling matches.
I said this already in relation to Standing Order 52 about the public interest and that balance. I want to remind all Members of that issue.
Senator Duffy's sister is in the Visitors Gallery.
In the world of priorities, your sister comes first.
Do not worry, I will give you extra time.
It is Mayo's to lose.
How about the French and the Spanish? Let us not forget Argentina and England tomorrow. I cannot wait to hear everybody's comments on that one. Before I call on Seanadóir O'Reilly, I welcome H.E. Dennis King, ambassador of Canada to Ireland. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I also welcome my good friend James Maloney, MP, head of delegation for the Ireland-Canadian friendship group, along with Senators Raymonde Saint-Germain and Manuelle Oudar; and Elisabeth Briere, MP; Patrick Bonin, MP; and Kevin Waugh, MP. …
Anois, the Deputy Leader on the Order of Business. It is the last sitting and I have allowed time to slip, so the shortness of the reply will be mostly my fault.
We welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, to the House.
We have not yet reached the Senator's amendment. We are dealing with amendment No. 2, not amendment No. 4. When we reach amendment No. 4, I will say why it has been disallowed.
Amendment No. 4 is out of order.
Amendment No. 4 is in the name of Senator McCarthy. The Senator has requested that the reason behind the ruling out of order of amendment No. 4 be read into the record. The amendment by the Senator would oblige the Minister to conduct a report within two years of enactment, detailing how each planning authority shall prepare a report detailing the arrangements for the preparation of a 30-year strategic master plan by planning authorities. While most report-style amendments seeking reviews of the operation of policy…
Yes, you can if you wish.
I welcome some guests from Liffey College with Councillor Ammar Ali and Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, and guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly and the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and thank you for being here.
Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order because of a potential charge to the Exchequer. Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will wait for the Minister.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for being here today.
Is the amendment being pressed?
It is Committee Stage.
Amendments Nos. 2, 8 to 12, inclusive, 15 and 17 are related. Amendment No. 9 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 8. Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 10. Amendment No. 12 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 11. Amendments Nos. 2, 8 to 12, inclusive, 15 and 17 may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.