Is the Bill being 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 being opposed?
Deputy, this is First Stage.
Before the Deputy says another word, it is the First Stage.
Look, Deputy, understand the format of the House. He will have the Second Stage debate to make his statement.
The Deputy will have Second Stage.
Is the Deputy calling a vote on this?
I thank the Deputy. I ask him to resume his seat.
I understand that. Please resume your seat.
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
I thank the Deputies. Second Stage will be taken in Private Members' time. Second Stage is where Deputies make a statement on a matter.
I am afraid that is the problem; you are not because this is First Stage. Before the Deputy comes in and tries to make a statement, I ask him to try to understand when he is allowed to speak.
I do not believe so. It may have been a different-----
Take it up with me, Deputy.
We will take it up. I will speak to the Deputy about it privately.
Thank you, Deputy.
Some Deputies on both sides of the House missed their slots. I will take them in the order in which they appear.
Thank you, Deputies.
Deputy McAuliffe-----
Deputy McAuliffe, the Deputy is entitled to her speech without your interruption.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is deferred until the weekly division time next week.