FG
2024-07-17 · Seanad
Better Planning for Local Childcare Provision: Motion
Yes.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 376 of 380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FG | Fine Gael | 864 | 2020-06-29 – 2024-11-07 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 269 | 2021-02-22 – 2024-11-07 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2020-06-29–2025-01-29
Yes.
Lest anyone think I am unqualified to speak in this area, I have owned a childcare facility. I built the largest one in the city in 2002. I have been a consultant to the sector and led them through GDPR. I have consulted and been a mentor on county childcare committees. If anyone thinks I do not know what I am talking about, actually I do. When I speak to and meet with services, I understand their challenges. I have been appointed by county councils throughout the country to go in and troubleshoot where services ar…
That amendment is not in the group.
Amendments Nos. 57 to 85, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The next speaker is Senator Dolan.
Senator Murphy is next after Senator Dolan.
Yes, because there is personalisation going on here. It is not good.
Senator Flynn needs to speak to the amendments. This is going slightly off track.
With due respect, Senator Flynn has been given considerable latitude. There is a parliamentary discourse going on. It is not personal to the Senator. There is a parliamentary discourse-----
Actually, I was supporting the Senator 100%.
I appreciate that the Senator is speaking very passionately and advocating passionately-----
We need to bring this to a close. This is not helpful to parliamentary discourse.
The Senator was speaking about rural housing.
I caution the Senator.
People are not in the Chamber to defend themselves. We need to be careful not to make general statements.
We need to be very careful.
I am conscious I am an hour in the Chair and the poor Minister of State has not had a moment to interject as yet. However, Senator Higgins has sought a moment to clarify something. Then it will be over to the Minister of State.
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