The Tánaiste’s time is up, and I thank the Deputies. Perish the thought of what people at home think when they look in at this sort of carry-on. Please, can we have a little bit of order? I call Deputy Nolan.
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
The Tánaiste’s time is up, and I thank the Deputies. Perish the thought of what people at home think when they look in at this sort of carry-on. Please, can we have a little bit of order? I call Deputy Nolan.
I call Deputy Boyd Barrett.
We hear you anyway; do not worry.
One question, please. I call Deputy Michael Collins.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
We have an unusual situation in that Deputy Louise O'Reilly is taking the Social Democrats slot.
I do not think anyone here will object to it but it is unusual.
Deputy O'Reilly is doing it but it is not setting a precedent.
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 Richard Boyd Barrett - to discuss the postponement of 58 school building projects and the impact on Gaelscoil Phádraig in Loughlinstown. Deputy Matt Carthy - to discuss the 2023 funding allocation for N2 road projects. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - to discuss the need to connect all the remaining properties dependent on private sources for water to a public wa…
The Taoiseach, without interruption.
The Taoiseach, without interruption.
Time is up, Deputy.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Before we proceed with a financial resolution related to the Finance Bill 2023, I call on the Government Chief Whip who has a proposal to make.
Is that agreed?
What part of it is not agreed?
We did not get to that. We are going to put the resolution to the House presently.
Okay. Is the proposal agreed? Agreed.