We are out of time, Deputy.
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
We are out of time, Deputy.
I thank Deputy Smyth for raising with me the issues that were raised in Killygarry, County Cavan last night in respect of these battery energy storage systems. In fairness to her constituents and the important issues, were the Deputy to provide me with a note of those three asks, I would co-ordinate a response across the Government and see if we can establish information for her constituents and if there are lessons to be learned that need be applied in the future.
Last but by no means least, I call Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.
Please, Deputy Tóibín.
The Minister of State without interruption.
The Minister of State without interruption.
In accordance with the arrangement agreed on the Order of Business, proceedings now stand adjourned until tomorrow.
Deputy Healy-Rae and Deputy Collins are sharing time.
Yes.
Thank you very much, Deputy.
No, let us not go down that road. We are-----
It is.
Next are Deputies Connolly and Harkin, who are sharing time.
Thank you, Deputy. Time is up.
Please, Deputy.
I hope he was not out canvassing on his trike.
I thank the Minister of State.
I thank the Minister of State. The Deputy who submitted Question No. 49 is not present.
Will the wool council be a bit less woolly?
Before moving on, by way of information to the House, I want to let Members know that one of our longer serving and most respected ushers will retire tomorrow after 22 years' service. Before he came to us here, Martin Murray worked in the newspaper sector, in journalism and editing. In fact, he worked from the age of 14, I understand. He is a great traveller and he loves Malta, one of his preferred destinations. He was an avid footballer in his youth and a keen boxer. We are very lucky we never called on him to use…