Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
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
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
It is the ticks you want to watch out for, never mind the midgies.
We will get the view from west Cork.
Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire Stáit.
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 Violet-Anne Wynne - to discuss CAMHS accommodation in County Clare. Deputy James O'Connor - to discuss an ongoing boil water notice for the east Cork area. Deputy Paul McAuliffe - to discuss the unfinished development in Heathfield Estate, Finglas, Dublin 11, and the need for it to be taken in charge. The matters raised by Deputies Violet-Anne Wynne, J…
Before Deputy McAuliffe comes in, I am a little curious about this. I understand section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 precludes the Minister from involvement in any planning application or decision, whether by the local authority or the board, but this is not a planning matter. This is something that arises in the aftermath of the planning permission being granted and it is an essential detail around the completion of the development, separate from the planning process.
Great minds think alike.
That is fair enough.
I thank the Ministers of State, Deputies Ossian Smyth and Butler, for being here, and I thank Deputy McAuliffe and his colleagues for raising these matters.
I understand that Deputy Cowen is to move the motion. Is that correct?
Is Deputy Boyd Barrett moving it?
Good stuff. Over to you then sir.
Deputy Boyd Barrett is the resident expert on this.
The Deputy has been raising it often enough anyway.
Please, Deputy Browne. Deputy Dillon is next.
We are almost out of time. I will ask Deputies Cathal Crowe and Cullinane to please ask 30-second questions.
I thank the Deputy.
I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Cullinane.
I am sorry; Deputy O'Dowd is not on my list, but he may go ahead.
Before proceeding to the next important business, I ask the Taoiseach and Members to join me in welcoming Mr. Aaron O'Shea to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, along with his parents, Fidelma and Martin. Aaron, at 12 years old, has a huge interest in Dáil Éireann and how we work, God love him. I also welcome Stephen Meehan and Jasmine Murray from the Make-A-Wish Foundation Ireland. I thank them for granting Aaron his wish and for all the work they do for the brave children of Ireland. I hope Aaron enjoys his time…