CC
2026-07-08 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
For the benefit of Senators, Senator Andrews tried to make a point of order-----
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
For the benefit of Senators, Senator Andrews tried to make a point of order-----
-----after a Senator had completed their speech. You can interrupt a Senator during their speech but you have to ask permission. If the Senator allows you to do so 30 seconds time will be added on to the Senator who gives way. After the speech it becomes the next Senator's time.
Senator Clonan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 20 would be taken before No. 1." It was seconded by Senator McCarthy. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill.
Amendments Nos. 2, 20 and 22 are related may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before I call Senator Scahill, I welcome Ms Adrienne McDonnell and Mr. Noel Hughes who are here as guests of Senator Harmon.
Is the amendment being pressed?
Is the Senator pressing this amendment?
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome family members of the Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Verona Murphy. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. We also have Linda and Conor McManus, who are part of a group of families of those who were the last prisoners of the War of Independence to be released. The were known as the Peterhead Ten. Many of them suffered in the prison in north-east Scotland, in Aberdeenshire, where there were held until 100 years ago. They were released in 1926, many years after the War of Indepe…
Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests of Deputy Catherine Callaghan, and also, from the University of Galway, a group who are guests of Deputy Mairéad Farrell. I think they are here about economic policy. I also welcome the guests of Deputy Holly Cairns. They are all welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Senator Harmon. Is she sharing time?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
The Senator should note the Minister who is in possession of the debate is sitting there.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on endometriosis care. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make a statement on housing provision and on support to deal with the growing number of people with intellectual disabilities who can no longer be cared for by their parents in their own homes. Senator Dee Ryan - The need …
No, the Minister is grand. She can continue if she wishes. No. I call Senator McCormack.
I thank the Minister for being with us to take that important Commencement matter.
The Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.