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.
I call Deputy Cullinane from Sinn Féin.
It is.
I thank Deputy Cullinane. We move now to the Independent and Parties Group. Deputies Murphy and Stanley have four and half minutes each.
I need to caution the Deputy that where there are criminal proceedings, we must be very careful not to jeopardise them.
I thank the Deputy. He is eating into his colleagues' time.
I thank the Minister of State and so say all of us.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025 without amendment.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss DART+ projects in Kilcock and Sallins, County Kildare. Deputy Joe Neville - To discuss the need for upgraded road and rail infrastructure in Kildare North. Deputy Conor D McGuinness - To discuss the role of Maoiniú Fhoras an Gaeilge. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss the roll-out of BusConnects for Wicklow. Deputy Naoise…
It might be the first time I have seen two Byrnes and two Farrells in the Chamber. We will start with Deputy Aidan Farrelly, to discuss DART+ projects in Kilcock and Sallins, County Kildare.
I hope not, Minister. I thank Members.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time this evening.
Thank you, Taoiseach. You will have another opportunity.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy McDonald.
Thank you.
Thank you, Deputy McDonald. The Taoiseach to respond.
Thank you, Deputy McDonald.
Time is up.
Thank you, Taoiseach.