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 report of the Business Committee has been circulated. In accordance with Standing Order 35, I ask Deputy Ó Cathasaigh to move this week's Order of Business.
The Minister for Health has already made it clear that he is going to appear before the Joint Committee on Health. One would assume that the committees exist to interrogate these matters.
That is fine, but I again put it to the Deputy that during the Covid crisis, Members got fiercely excited about the centrality of the work of the committees and said that they should not be sidelined and should be allowed to do their work. It appears to me that this is part of the work they need to do.
Would it be feasible to have a debate here on the issue of the maternity hospital after the Minister has had his discussion with the Joint Committee on Health if there continues to be a desire for one?
That would seem to address the concerns.
Absolutely.
You may not. The Deputy may only raise one matter. I am trying to facilitate Members.
There will be a debate on agriculture next week.
On Deputy Carthy's question about the-----
The Taoiseach has answered the question. I must put the question.
We turn now to Questions on Policy or Legislation. I call Deputy Carthy.
Please.
Please.
Please. Deputy Bacik.
Time is up.
Time is up. Time is up, Deputy, please.
Deputy the time is up.
Am I wasting my breath?
Deputy. Please.
Please. The Deputy is not the only one. But please would people have some respect?