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 thank the Taoiseach. Our first business is the nomination of a new Taoiseach, on which I will now receive motions. I understand Deputy Bruton has a proposal to put to the House.
I thank the Deputy. I understand Deputy Higgins wants to second that proposal.
I call on the Taoiseach, Deputy Leo Varadkar, to confirm his appointment by the President as Taoiseach and to move the motion. Ar ais chugat arís, a Thaoisigh.
It is great to see the active interaction between Members, but maybe a little bit more order would help us get through the business more efficiently.
Please.
Thank you, Deputy.
I thank the Deputy. Maybe those are good words on which to conclude. I thank all Members for their contributions. We must now consider the question.
Bíodh Nollaig shona agaibh go léir.
Words of wisdom from Deputy Canney. I thank him for the benefit of his practical experience.
I thank Deputy Cahill for those words of wisdom.
I must be more discreet.
In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time this evening.
That was well said by the inimitable Deputy Murnane O'Connor. Is the Minister if State going to save the Christmas vouchers?
I thank the Deputy.
Deputy Jim O’Callaghan may be one himself.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Deputy Matthews, without interruption.