I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 172 of 425 decisive votes (10 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 | 5,548 | 2022-04-07 – 2026-10-01 |
| IND | Independent | 825 | 2020-03-05 – 2026-06-09 |
Membership spells on record: IND 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · IND 2024-11-29–present
I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.
My information states two and a half minutes each, but the Deputy may go ahead.
The screen states two and a half minutes.
I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Fitzmaurice. The screen in front of me states two and a half minutes.
There are six minutes for Deputy Lawless and three for Deputy Gogarty, so the Deputies' co-ordinator needs to keep in contact.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, taken on Thursday, 22 January 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I understand it is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188. Will the Minister move the motion of referral now?
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the River Boyne Task Force Bill 2023, taken on Thursday, 22 January 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding an emergency winter payment for disabled people. On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I welcome all of those in the Gallery, which is full. We will proceed to Leaders' Question under Standing Order 38. I call Deputy Mary Lou McDonald.
Before the Taoiseach responds, I ask everybody to please be responsible in their commentary. There will be a criminal investigation and prosecution.
I thank the Taoiseach. The time is up. I call Deputy Gogarty.
Deputy Gogarty, please.
Are the arrangements agreed to? No, there is dissent.
I remind Deputies they have 30 seconds each.
The Deputy has had 30 seconds. I call Deputy Gibney.
Thank you, Deputy.
Yes. The time is up. I call Deputy Michael Collins.
Thank you, Deputy.
Deputy Kenny, do yo have an amendment to move?