I thank Deputy McDonald. I call the Government Chief Whip.
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
I thank Deputy McDonald. I call the Government Chief Whip.
The Chief Whip will not be accepting the proposed amendments.
Are the proposed arrangements for the week's business agreed to?
We now move on to Questions on Policy or Legislation. I call Deputy Mary Lou McDonald. I ask Deputies to leave the Chamber quickly and quietly.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Deputy.
This is not a back-and-forth. I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae.
It is not a back-and-forth, Deputy.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
I thank the Deputy.
I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Coppinger.
The Deputy is to question the Taoiseach.
The Deputy has a minute and a half, as we have fewer Deputies than questions.
Deputy-----
Deputy, the Minister did not interrupt you.
Deputy, please.
Deputy, please.
Excuse me, Deputy.
Equally, you cannot-----