Deputy Ó Murchú has 40 seconds for his words of wisdom.
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
Deputy Ó Murchú has 40 seconds for his words of wisdom.
Thank you, Deputy.
Thank you, Deputy.
The Deputy is taking advantage of my gentle nature.
Yes, you can.
I thank the Deputy and he has made his point.
I ask now for the Deputies from Sinn Féin to respond and I call Deputy Andrews, who is sharing with Deputies Carthy and Doherty.
Yes, you may.
A bit of order now, Deputies.
In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time tomorrow.
I call Deputy Paul Donnelly, as Deputy Ó Laoghaire's representative, to introduce the first question.
We need to be careful about those flashing lights.
No better Minister.
Let us try to restore a bit of order.
I ask Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan to bring a bit of west-Cork sense to this.
Question No. 59 is from Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, who is being substituted by Deputy Paul Donnelly.
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 Michael Ring - to discuss the need for a full inspection to be carried out of a very serious odour problem on the Knock Road, Claremorris, County Mayo. Deputy Sean Sherlock - to discuss the need to review the school transport system. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn - to discuss the staffing crisis at the Donegal children's disability network teams. Deputy…
It would appear to me, having just listened to the debate, that it is not an unreasonable request to ask Irish Water to engage with its customers in Clonmel.
It is a public utility paid for out of the public purse.
I appreciate that response and I thank the Minister of State.