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
Before I call the Minister to open the debate, I remind Members that there are two separate motions being debated, namely, Financial Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. They will be moved separately but will be debated together and decided by separate questions. I call the Tánaiste to move the first motion and open the debate.
From the Independent Technical Group, I call on Deputy Michael Collins.
It would be remiss of me, particularly given my former role - and this is not in any way to remove my impartiality - not to mention the debate on hedge-cutting as referenced by both the Minister of State and Deputy Fitzmaurice. The six-month rule is there. There is also the provision for hedge-cutting to be requested at the council level where there is a danger. I do not know of any instance where it is not granted. However, this week five young people have been killed - I am not making any statement regarding the …
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss the impact of the changes to BusConnects routes in Dublin South-West. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the proposed construction of a waste incinerator in Ringaskiddy, Cork Harbour, County Cork. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the difficulties facing Wicklow and Wexford commuters. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss access to …
You will have to come back in, Deputy. I call the Minister of State.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time next week.
I welcome the delegation in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery to the House, including the speaker of the People's Republic of China. I ask my colleagues to extend a warm welcome - a céad míle fáilte - to our guests from the National People's Congress who are here on a benchmarking visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas. The delegation is accompanied by the Ambassador of China to Ireland, H. E. Mr. Zhao Xiyuan. I welcome all our visitors in the Public Gallery.
Please, Deputies.
Could we please have one voice?
Deputies.
Deputy Gould, Sinn Féin has a leader.
I ask Deputy McDonald to please allow the Taoiseach to answer.
Will Deputy Healy-Rae please sit down?
Will Deputy Healy-Rae resume his seat?
Will the Taoiseach wait until the circus is over?
Have the same discourse and respect.
Deputies, please.
It is not Sinn Féin's question.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Your time is up.