On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 356 of 361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Green Party | 414 | 2020-06-29 – 2024-07-16 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 254 | 2020-11-06 – 2024-09-25 |
Membership spells on record: GP 2020-03-30–2025-01-29
The law group has always been very accommodating with briefings and providing legal expertise. Finally, I thank the Minister for bringing forward to her amendment and reiterate that today is a very important day for all of these groups.
I want to come in on the issue of infant formula because the Minister has taken on board my request to have it included here. It is important to point out that amendment No. 105 is particularly strong on that because it states it is a matter of public concern and a public health matter. I thank the Minister for that. It is certainly being very well received by advocacy groups. I know that amendment No. 103 from the Labour Party group was not being moved. I know the Labour Party group was coming from the best place …
I propose that, notwithstanding the order of the Seanad of 7 July, the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 continue today until they have concluded.
On a point of order, is amendment No. 33 included in that group?
It is just that it is not on my list.
I thank the staff because there are a number of amendments replacing the one amendment I had in respect of this matter on Committee Stage. The matter was raised by some paper cup manufacturers, but we all saw it as a committee. All of us present attend the climate action committee and we know people can be encouraged to use cheap plastic alternatives that are effectively single-use items, although they may be used a couple of times. The amendment I tabled on Committee Stage sought to achieve some kind of regulation…
As Senator Boylan has said, in the committee we discussed obsolescence and other issues around large items, electronic devices and white goods. The recommendation was for the Minister of State and the Department to investigate the matter. I will be keen to hear what investigation was done in that regard. I remember looking around IKEA, a large store, several years ago and there were standard lamps for sale in which the light bulb could not be changed. If it went, you had to get a whole new lamp. That is built-in ob…
I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his kind words and for the------
I may not be that brief.
I just wished to come in on the point Senator Mullen raised because it is recognised as a valid point. Section 61(4)(d) reads "students or the students’ unions of the institution". My reading of this is that it means students of the institution. It cannot just be random students but must be the students of the institution as a whole. It would be worth checking that out because it is a valid argument. We need to make sure it cannot just be a couple of students who are consulted. That is really the point.
I will speak briefly because, as Senator Ruane outlined, this is more about getting things on record. I certainly agree with that. It is unfortunate that my amendment was ruled out of order. I know we are not dealing with that section now, but Senator Dooley's comments make my contribution relevant at this point. In the hierarchy of waste management, recycling and composting are down the list. We must get things out of our system and we do not need to be creating more waste while saying some of it is better than ot…
Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 14 and 74 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 24, 25 and 27 to 29, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 46 to 53, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The debate will be finishing in ten minutes.
Amendments Nos. 54 to 68, inclusive, 71 and 72 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed?
I am going to put the question shortly. I will give the Senator another few seconds.
As it is now 11.30 a.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of Thursday, 23 June 2022: "That amendment No. 54 is hereby negatived in committee; the Government amendments undisposed of are hereby made to the Bill; in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section or, as appropriate, the section as amended, is hereby agreed to in committee; and the Title, as amended, is hereby agreed to in committee".
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?