Is the Bill opposed?
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
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
The Deputy's time is up. I call Deputy Stanley.
You are sharing with your colleague. You are running down his clock.
Thank you. I call Deputy Stanley.
In that case, Deputy, it might be better not to discuss it.
Deputy, please.
The Deputy's time is up.
I call Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.
Your time is up, Deputy.
The Deputy’s time is up. I call Deputy Michael Collins.
Your time is up, Deputy.
The Deputy's time is up.
Please, allow the Deputy to speak.
Please let the Deputy speak.
Deputies, please let him speak.
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I thank the Minister of State and the Deputy, and I could not agree more.
Welcome back everyone. Before I take Leaders' Questions, I would like to make a short statement. In recent times, we have witnessed an alarming rise in the serious threats and online abuse directed at a significant number of Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas of all parties and none, a phenomenon that can no longer be ignored. Not alone does it affect us as Members, but also a significant percentage of our population. This abuse often emanates from unverified profiles on various online platforms which facilita…
Before I call the Opposition leader, I welcome back Deputy Holly Cairns. I also congratulate Deputy Emer Higgins who married her husband Brian Lawlor over the recess. Under Standing Order 38, I call the Opposition leader, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald.