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 on the leader of the Labour Party, I welcome a German delegation, including political advisers, from the embassy. They are all very welcome. Everybody in the Gallery is very welcome. Staying on time, I call on Deputy Ivana Bacik.
Thank you, Deputy. I call Deputy Aird.
Thank you, Deputy Healy-Rae.
You are preventing Deputy Aird from speaking.
And the farmers fully understand that. I call Deputy Aird.
Deputies know that is not standard practice.
Gone are the days when curiosity killed the cat.
As it is International Men's Day, I wish everyone a very happy day. I call Deputy McDonald.
Under Standing Order 38, I call Deputy McDonald.
Now, please.
Thank you, Deputy McDonald. I call the Taoiseach to respond.
You are way over time, Deputy. I ask the Taoiseach to respond.
Please do not interrupt, Deputy.
The Taoiseach is over time. Please do not interrupt, Deputy McDonald.
The Taoiseach is well over time.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Taoiseach. That is it. The time is up.
I am sure the Deputy did not mean oldest. They are some of her best friends. They are very welcome.
I thank the Deputy.
The time is up.