On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 49 of 1,011 decisive votes (16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Sinn Féin | 4,275 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-09-30 |
Membership spells on record: SF 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · SF 2010-11-25–2011-02-01 · SF 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · SF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · SF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · SF 2024-11-29–present
I move amendment No. 8: In page 20, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "(c) housing and infrastructure deficits in relation to such years as the Minister considers appropriate,".
As we have discussed, the Bill provides for the establishment of two funds, that is, the future Ireland fund and the infrastructure, climate and nature fund. These funds were first proposed in response to two trends, namely, the future costs likely to be incurred by the State and the growth of corporation tax receipts in recent years. We all acknowledge that we have seen a significant increase in corporation tax revenue in recent years. That poses significant risks. We in Sinn Féin recognise those risks and are of …
The Government voted against it.
The Government voted against the amendment.
Two weeks ago.
Friday will mark the 50th anniversary and the 50th year since 34 innocent lives were lost as a result of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. As we heard, hundreds were also injured on that day. The Dublin and Monaghan bombings changed the lives of so many forever, and not just those who were killed or injured. I want to acknowledge the presence, as my colleagues have, of some of the families of the victims. The Justice for the Forgotten group has done so much in its campaign for truth and justice over the years. It i…
Tá an cosc earcaíochta sna seirbhísí sláinte ag cruthú go leor deacrachtaí agus anois tá 70% d’altraí ag rá go bhfuil sábháilteacht othar i mbaol. The effects of the Government's recruitment embargo are to be seen right across the State. They are to be seen in the number of patients forced to languish on trolleys in hospitals. They are to be seen in the number of patients across the health service whose appointments are being cancelled, as well as in the length of time they are being forced to wait for critical car…
Are 70% of nurses and midwives who work in our hospitals wrong when they say they are concerned about patient safety because of the levels of staffing? Is the outgoing president of the INMO wrong which she says that things are far worse now for patients and staff in hospitals? There are people in Australia and elsewhere who cannot come back and get a job as nurses owing to the embargo. The HSE cannot recruit a nurse from abroad. Are those people also wrong? A person got a job offer and is now working for an agency.…
A system in crisis will always cost more.
This morning there was a joint operation to remove more than 100 tents that were pitched alongside the Grand Canal in Dublin. There were 168 people moved to alternative accommodation. We welcome this because everybody can agree it was not sustainable for those living in the tents or for the communities in the area. This cannot be allowed happen again. It is abundantly clear that the Government is limping from crisis to crisis. It is also clear that it has no coherent strategy or thought-out plan to deal with this s…
Will we be back here next week?
Answer the question.
He is not answering the question. This is the second time he has been asked.
I have to speak on other legislation before a committee. I appreciate being given time to speak. These are very important amendments which go to the core of how local charities and philanthropic bodies would be impacted by this legislation. We are on Report and Final Stages. I said we should recommit the Bill because the question before the House will be whether we pass this Bill with the restrictions that are provided for. I hear what the Minister of State said about the watershed, which relates to on-demand audio…
That would be appreciated because the 9.30 p.m. cut-off provided in the section would impact on radio bingos that a lot of charities use to raise money. We made the point strongly last week that charities need to be exempt. The problem with legislation is that we have to deal with what is in front of us. I accept that the Minister of State spoke in good faith and it is clear from his response that he has listened to what we have been saying on this side of the House. Amendment No. 78 will kill off fundraising in a …
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — AA Ireland's latest monthly Fuel Price Survey has reported a surge in petrol and diesel prices over the recent period; — these are the highest prices reported in 2024, with almost a 13 cent increase in petrol and a 9 cent increase in diesel since January 2024; and — fuel prices have risen by more than 30 per cent in the past three years; acknowledges that, as of 1st April, the Government chose to increase the price of petrol and diesel for households despite the fact that ma…
That is not true.
That is not true.
We did not say that.
I thank everybody who contributed to the debate on petrol and diesel prices. This is not the first time that we have brought a motion like this before the Dáil. We also brought one last September. It would be remiss of me not to address some of the hot air that we were getting from the Rural Independents. I am glad that they have left because things have cooled down a wee bit. Let me just say for the record: this Government introduced a carbon tax every year on petrol and diesel for the next ten years, or since it …