A Cheann Comhairle, just to clarify-----
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 43 of 1,065 decisive votes (12 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 | 1,674 | 2020-04-23 – 2026-10-01 |
Membership spells on record: SF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · SF 2024-11-29–present
A Cheann Comhairle, just to clarify-----
-----that I left a minute and a half for my specific questions.
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for putting me right.
Deputy Ó Cuív said earlier-----
-----that we had time. There was time not used earlier by other Deputies. We are looking for time. We want to discuss the issues.
I am sorry but there was time not used by other Deputies earlier that I would have loved to use to ask the Minister more questions.
I have a list of questions here.
Maybe it should be amended.
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 crisis has had a very negative effect on young people. The closure of schools, colleges, sporting clubs, arts organisations, including dance and music groups, and so on has left a huge void in the lives of young people. Not being able to socialise with their friends, classmates and teammates as well as with their extended families, particularly their grandparents, has had a highly negative effect on them. Young people have not been given the support they need to get through this crisis. …
Was that a Government speech or was it a question to the Minister?
I was not speaking about the Minister but about the Deputy. I find it unbelievable that a Fine Gael Deputy is questioning the Minister in this way.
I am really honoured to stand here today for my first address to the House. I am the first person from Knocknaheeny in Cork, a community that I am proud to represent and where my family is proud to live, to do so. I want to thank everyone who supported me on my journey through politics and in the recent election including party members and supporters, my family, friends and club, as well as the people of Cork North-Central who voted for me. I particularly want to thank my wife Michelle and our daughters, Aoife and …
I beg the Chairman's indulgence and will conclude on this. The Debenhams workers have been treated terribly. It is time for this Government and the Minister for Finance to tell Debenhams and all other employers that workers will not be collateral damage in this crisis.
I appreciate that.