We are out of time but I propose to take Deputy Richard O'Donoghue, who has one minute for a question and a response.
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
We are out of time but I propose to take Deputy Richard O'Donoghue, who has one minute for a question and a response.
Thank you, Deputy.
I thank Deputy Bennett. We now move to the Independent and Parties Technical Group.
Excuse me, Deputy Stanley. I could not see you.
Deputy Newsome Drennan is not here. If she arrives, we will come back to her with the agreement of the House, as we are somewhat ahead. I call Deputy Paul Lawless.
The Deputy is fine for time, but his remarks are not relevant to what we are discussing.
The Deputy is not out of time. I am just asking him to stick to the topic. He has another minute if he wishes to continue. I call Deputy Michael Collins.
The Deputy is speaking about what is beyond the retirement age, just as Deputy Lawless was.
Yes, but-----
Keep it relevant.
Clearly, the Deputy does not understand. The Bill is predetermined.
On the record, that is not the point.
We now move to a Government slot. We do not have anyone for the Government. Deputy Mark Ward should be next but if it is Deputy Newsome Drennan, that is no problem.
Again, it is about relevance to the Bill.
We now move to other Members and Deputies Mattie McGrath and Nolan. Deputy Nolan is first.
The Deputy's time is up, or am I wrong?
Excuse me.
We are not going to go over time with every question. I ask Deputies to please stick to their times and prepare properly.
Deputies Coppinger and Boyd Barrett from the Independent and Parties Technical Group are sharing time. They have three and a half minutes each.
Before we move on, I note that we have some students in the Gallery and it may be of note to them that we are dealing with statements on diverting young people from criminal activity. They may be able to read it on the board. Just in case they cannot, I draw their attention to it. The debate was adjourned yesterday and we are continuing with it today. It is an interesting topic for them.