It has to be accepted we have a problem. The Minister has many challenges but he has not yet managed to bilocate. What does the Taoiseach propose?
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
It has to be accepted we have a problem. The Minister has many challenges but he has not yet managed to bilocate. What does the Taoiseach propose?
Friday to Monday.
Yes.
In fairness to everyone involved, we were not aware of the Seanad sitting when we made the arrangements for the business on Friday. The point the Taoiseach makes is absolutely valid, in that legislation must take priority over statements. The proposed change from Friday to Monday is not something of earth-shattering significance, but I am in the House's hands. The Business Committee will be convened in some form this afternoon and we will consider all these matters. Is that okay?
I call Deputy McDonald on promised legislation.
Deputy McDonald, please.
Deputies, please.
We cannot have a debate on the matter.
Time is up, Deputy Kelly.
Time is up.
Time is up. I call Deputy Cian O'Callaghan.
Please, Deputy.
The Deputy is taking her colleagues' time.
Please.
I call Deputy Ward.
Please, Deputy.
Ten Deputies were not reached today, starting with Deputies Ó Murchú and Bruton. We will give them priority tomorrow. My apologies to those Deputies not reached. Mind you, if the ones reached had stuck to their time, we might have got to even more people.
I call Deputy Colm Burke or Deputy Higgins to move the motion seeking leave to introduce their Bill.
I thank the Deputy. Is it the first Bill he has proposed in the House?
I offer my congratulations on that. Is the Bill opposed?