CC
2026-03-03 · Dail
Tithíocht Gaeltachta: Tairiscint [Comhaltaí Príóbháideacha]
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On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 41 of 954 decisive votes (11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Sinn Féin | 623 | 2020-04-30 – 2026-09-22 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 78 | 2022-11-10 – 2026-09-22 |
Membership spells on record: SF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · SF 2024-11-29–present
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I suggest, in the Deputy's interest and that of the House, that he put it in writing to the Ceann Comhairle.
I did not indicate that it was a complaint but it is also not a point of order.
I did not say it was a complaint.
Could the Minister include a reply in his closing statement?
Right, folks, I am going to draw-----
Deputy, with the greatest of respect-----
I call Deputy O'Rourke.
The next speaker on the list is not in the Chamber at the moment.
Please do not. You have utilised your colleague's time. I propose that we take a moment of reflection because the debate is moving slightly ahead of time. If the next speaker does not appear, I will call Deputy Gogarty next but I would like to give him ten seconds, with the indulgence of the House.
Tá trí nóiméad ag an Teachta Gogarty.
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I need to caution the Deputy about naming private individuals in the Chamber.
The Deputies are eating into other contributors' time.
The Deputies are eating into their colleagues' time. I call Deputy Collins.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The question will be introduced by Deputy Seán Crowe.