This question is in the name of Deputy Cairns but will be taken by Deputy Gannon.
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
This question is in the name of Deputy Cairns but will be taken by Deputy Gannon.
Allow the Minister of State to conclude without interruption.
From the mission of the State of Palestine, I wish to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid. You are very, very welcome.
That is a good point to go to Deputy Boyd Barrett.
I call Deputy Pringle, who is sharing his time with Deputies Connolly and Joan Collins.
Deputy Dillon is taking No. 63 on behalf of Deputy Alan Farrell.
Tagann ceist Uimh. 66 ón Teachta Doherty. Níl ach trí nóiméad fágtha againn.
I call on the Minister of State for literally the final word.
The Deputy is pushing the boat out now I think.
We move to the third Topical Issue matter, which was tabled by the very patient Deputy David Stanton, who wishes to discuss with the Minister for Education the need to provide a second level school transport service for next September for at least 50 children travelling from Cobh to Carrigtwohill, County Cork.
When will the review be completed?
The time is up.
I thank the Deputy. His time is up.
The time is up.
I suspect Deputy Mattie McGrath is making a bit of Tipperary folklore every day.
That concludes our consideration of the motion regarding planning and rural housing. We must first consider the amendment in the name of the Minister.
In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the vote is deferred until the weekly division time this evening.
Deputy, please.
Deputy Gino Kenny has 30 seconds.
The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.