CC
2026-07-07 · Seanad
Disability Issues
I thank the Minister of State for being here.
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 thank the Minister of State for being here.
Before I call Senator Tully, I welcome her intern for the week and thank her for being here.
I remind Senators that when they are making comments in relation to entities or people, they must be mindful of balancing the common good and the public interest with the rights of those entities or people their good name and reputation.
I call the Leader to respond to the Order of Business.
Recommendations Nos. 2 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Recommendations Nos. 3 and 5 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before I call Senator O'Reilly I welcome guests of Deputy Sheehan from the United States of America, as well as guests of Deputy Malcolm Byrne, who are teachers with a Gorey connection, I think. Enjoy the school holidays.
Recommendation No. 8 in the names of Senators Harmon and Cosgrove has been ruled out of order.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
Is that agreed? Not agreed.
When will the next Stage be taken?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister of State will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes, all other Senators for four minutes and, with no other Senators offering, the Minister of State will conclude the debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the House.
Before I call on the first speaker, I welcome to the Gallery the former footballer, Gareth Farrelly. He played for Aston Villa FC, Everton FC and Bolton Wanderers FC. I thank him for coming here. As a guest of Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn, he is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I would love to hear his views on the World Cup and who we should back for the final. Anois, an Seanadóir Pat Casey.
The only person allowed back in to talk now is a proposer of the amendment.
I join the Senator, the Minister and all colleagues in thanking Paula for what she is doing on behalf of all the victims.
As it is now after 6 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad of this day: "That the Government amendments undisposed of, including those in respect of which recommittal would in the normal course, be required, are hereby made to the Bill, that Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill, as amended, is hereby received for final consideration and the Bill is hereby passed." Is that agreed?
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann has passed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 on 30 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 on 30 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.