I thank the Taoiseach.
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 the Taoiseach.
There are two speakers remaining: Deputies Sorca Clarke and Paul McAuliffe. I propose to take 30 seconds for each and then for the Taoiseach to reply.
Does the Deputy have a question?
The Deputy has taken advantage of my discretion.
I ask the Taoiseach to please give a brief answer to both questions.
Okay, that is fine.
We have a number of supplementary questions. Deputy Boyd Barrett is first.
I will let the Deputy's colleague in. I ask him to be brief for the Taoiseach to respond to all queries.
Do your best, Taoiseach.
When we start, it is a rotation and when we are out of time, we are out of time.
Taoiseach, unfortunately, we went over time on an earlier group of questions. There is an option to write to the Deputies.
Thank you, Taoiseach. We went over time on an earlier group and, unfortunately, the time available for this group was shorter. There is a maximum of 45 minutes for this session. Perhaps the Taoiseach will respond in writing. I will leave the matter with him.
Thank you, Deputy. I call Deputy Charles Ward.
Thank you.
I call Deputy Cathal Crowe and thank the Minister of State.
We will move to a Sinn Féin slot and to Deputy Marie Devine, who is sharing with Deputy Ward.
Excuse me.
I thank the Deputy, and I caution him with regard to cases that will be coming before the courts.
It is just a caution. I call Deputy Michael Collins.
Thank you, Deputy.