CC
2024-11-07 · Seanad
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024 [Certified Money Bill]: Second and Subsequent Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 559 of 562 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 | 501 | 2020-10-08 – 2026-09-24 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 315 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-07-14 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · FF 2020-03-30–2025-01-29 · FF 2025-01-29–present
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
The debate follows the normal pattern. The Minister will have six minutes, group spokespeople will have seven minutes and all other Senators will have three minutes. I call the Minister.
I thank the Minister for making himself available to the House and wish him the very best of luck in the upcoming election.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Chambers. Budget 2025 is a testament to our commitment to fostering economic growth and stability. Fianna Fáil welcomes and supports this Bill which gives effect to key taxation measures in budget 2025. Through successive budgets, Fianna Fáil in government has supported individuals, families and businesses that have played an integral part in ensuring our economy is in a strong position today. The Finance Bill 2024 continues this positive trajectory by setting out the legislative prov…
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That is not the Senator's recommendation.
He was offering a point of view.
Senator, please do not intervene.
Senator Flynn is next to speak. She can have her say then.
I ask the Senator to give me the floor for a minute. At this stage, it would be easier for me sitting in the Chair if each Senator could reference the amendments they are speaking to. This is moving into a general discussion rather than speaking to the amendments. Will Senators from now on identify what amendment in the group they are speaking to?