Yes, thank you.
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
Yes, thank you.
The Taoiseach's question was rhetorical, Deputy O'Rourke.
All questions have been put.
The progress of our business is dependent on getting in all Members. It is not dependent on the Taoiseach asking rhetorical questions. They are not to be answered. Deputies' questions must be delivered within the minute available to them, including-----
It was rhetorical. Deputies can take such questions as rhetorical. Responding is not allowed.
I call Deputy Gannon.
Deputy, please.
For God's sake.
Bold.
I call Deputy Bacik.
I thank the Taoiseach.
The Taoiseach's time is up.
Is the Bill being opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Is the Bill opposed?
Congratulations. Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
I must deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading on the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026, taken on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and the division must be taken now.
Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendment No. 5 has been ruled out of order.
This is Deputy O’Callaghan’s amendment and he has said twice he is pressing it. Does he wish to press it now or shall I go back to the Minister? We have ten minutes left.