That is correct.
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
That is correct.
Continue with Leaders' Questions, Deputy.
I absolutely accept it, Taoiseach.
I accept the point of order.
I accept the point of order. If that is not your question, Deputy McDonald, please proceed with your question and observe Standing Orders.
Not under Leaders' Questions.
Deputy, that clock is incorrect. It was reset by mistake. I have the clock in front of me, but I will give you an extra 20 seconds on the basis of that clock.
It was just reset by mistake, so your time is up.
Four minutes is up, actually. You have 20 seconds to finish up, Deputy.
You have 20 seconds, Deputy.
Thank you, Deputy.
Thank you, Deputy. I call the Taoiseach to respond.
Your leader asked a question, Deputy.
You had your chance, Deputy, please.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you. Deputy McDonald to respond.
I thank Deputy McDonald.
I thank the Deputy and call on the Taoiseach to respond.
I call on the Taoiseach to respond. I thank Deputy McDonald.
I thank the Taoiseach.