I thank the Deputy. Time is up.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 312 of 313 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 | 11,306 | 2020-02-20 – 2024-11-07 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 72 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-10-01 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2000-06-02–2002-06-26 · FF 2002-05-17–2007-04-30 · FF 2007-05-24–2011-02-01 · FF 2011-02-25–2016-03-09 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-01-14 · FF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · FF 2024-11-29–present
I thank the Deputy. Time is up.
Please, the time is up.
Please, the time is up.
The Deputy has just one minute, the same as everyone else.
I thank the Tánaiste.
Please let the Tánaiste answer.
We are out of time but there are three remaining Deputies. I will take a 30-second question from each of them.
The Deputy is correct in what he says about the number of questions. There is an inordinate number of questions now appearing in respect of the Probate Office.
That concludes the morning's business. Before we suspend, I am told by Deputy Devlin that we have German guests in the Gallery. James, Anika, Liam and Alvin Martin and Peggy Kearns are all very welcome.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss issues relating to GP care in Wicklow. Deputy Paul McAuliffe - To discuss the repair and upkeep of the Trinity Sports Dome. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the removal of two bus stops on North Strand Road, Dublin 3. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - To discuss the expansion of dental care for patients and increased fees…
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, for being here to deal with this.
I thank Deputy Durkan. There is no doubt that his persistence knows no bounds.
The next item selected comes from Deputy Ó Cathasaigh who wishes to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency's urban wastewater treatment report, which was alluded to earlier today in the House. Is the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, taking this item as well?
Protocol requires the Department responsible to make contact with the Deputy who submits the matter to indicate whether the Minister or a Minister of State in the Department will attend. If that was not done, it is a departure from established procedure, which should not happen.
The Deputy must be optimistic. He has not got it yet.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. To get the show on the road in respect of this important business, I call the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, Deputy Michael Moynihan, to move the motion. He will then have 15 minutes to use himself or to share as suits himself.
Deputy, the Minister is entitled to come and go as he pleases.
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order.
Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.