Please do not be disruptive.
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
Please do not be disruptive.
Deputies. The public, and in particular the parents as well as the staff who work with children with special needs, are watching this debate. I think they would want us to conduct it in an orderly and constructive manner. I call the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan.
That sounds like a good Topical Issue matter.
With the greatest respect to everyone, we know how the system works. It is not reasonable to put four questions to the Minister and ask her to answer in four seconds. I do not know how we can do that.
Fair enough.
I thank the Minister.
Deputy Bríd Smith is sharing with Deputy Barry.
While it is a hugely important issue, this is not about the leaving certificate. This is about special education.
No, it is a debate on special education. I have a leaving certificate student in my own home. I know how important the leaving certificate issue is but that is not what today's debate is about.
If the Deputy wants to talk about that, that is fine.
Deputy Michael Collins is sharing time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.
Deputy Pringle is sharing time with Deputy Connolly.
I thank the Minister.
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Aire.
I am very conscious of that.
Due to the limited time that we have, I appeal to Members to adhere to Standing Orders and the times allowed.
Thank you, Deputy. The time is up.
I thank the Taoiseach. The time is up.
I thank the Taoiseach.
I thank Deputy McDonald.