Continue, Deputy.
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
Continue, Deputy.
Deputies, please.
Deputies, stop interrupting.
Thank you, Deputy. It would be important to clarify that the money is for the clubs rather than just the players.
I agree, but we would not want the public to think we are paying GAA players.
Before I call Deputy Rice, I welcome our visitors in the Visitors Gallery. I give a special welcome to Mrs. Hearne, mother of Deputy Rory Hearne, and his three beautiful children Aisling, Keelan and Erin. They are most welcome to see their daddy introduce legislation. Well done and I wish everybody a good afternoon.
As there are no other speakers indicating, I call on the Minister of State to make his summation.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Hearne. Cuirim críoch leis an díospóireacht.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 25 September 2025. 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 insurance costs. On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, on the question, "That the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and, in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
Deputies, could you allow the answer, please - on both sides?
Deputy, your Leader has asked a question. Allow a response, please.
Continue, Taoiseach, please.
Well, now, Taoiseach, I-----
Please, Deputies.
The previous Ceann Comhairle.
Thank you, Deputy, your time is up.
Minister, please.
Minister, have some decorum, please. The Taoiseach to respond.