I am taking that to mean we cannot make any alteration to the order of the day. The order has been made and must stand.
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 am taking that to mean we cannot make any alteration to the order of the day. The order has been made and must stand.
Therefore, despite the sense of what Deputies are saying, I am told that cannot be facilitated.
Common sense is not that common, Deputy, as we all know. We will suspend the House now until 5.30 p.m.
Let the Taoiseach answer, please.
The following Members have been appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, has been nominated to replace the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Deputy Seán Haughey has been nominated to replace the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers.
The following Members have been appointed to the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, has been nominated to replace Deputy Emer Higgins, and Deputy Seán Haughey has been nominated to replace the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers.
Is that agreed to?
Are the proposals agreed to?
What about Deputy Mattie McGrath's question?
Something about the advertisements on the buses.
The Taoiseach does not know. The Deputy should table a Topical Issue matter.
If the Deputy wants to table a Topical Issue matter, we will look favourably on it. I take it that the proposed arrangements for the week's business are agreed to.
The Taoiseach has just over a minute to respond.
The time is up.
Before we proceed, I wish to remind Members that notwithstanding the politically-contested nature of the subject matter, a number of long-standing rules of debate still apply. First and foremost, all persons are entitled to their good name, whether they be persons inside this House or outside it. If an allegation impugns the character or integrity of any person, it must be withdrawn. I also remind Members that charges against any person can only be made by substantive motion, a longstanding rule of the House. Final…
The Minister without interruption.
Hold on.
Please do not attempt to shout down the Minister. The Deputy asked a question and the Minister should be allowed to answer it.
Let the Minister answer, please.
Thank you. We need to move on. I call Deputy Nash.