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 must now deal with a deferred division relating to the ministerial amendment to the motion on the Stop the Game campaign and FAI participation in matches against Israel. Yesterday, on the question, "That the amendment be made", a division was claimed and the division must be taken now.
I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the ministerial amendment to the motion on exclusion of Israel from sporting fixtures. Earlier today, on the question, "That the amendment be made", a division was claimed and that division must be taken now.
I welcome everyone back as we head into our last session of the term. I call Deputy McDonald to commence Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 38.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald to respond.
Please, afford the same respect. Allow the leader to respond.
The time is up, Deputy. I call the Taoiseach to respond. Deputy McDonald, the Taoiseach is to respond.
Respect the Chair. I call Taoiseach.
The time is up.
Before I move to the next Deputy, I have the privilege of welcoming the Mayor of Austin, Texas, who is with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I ask colleagues to join me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to Mr. Kirk Watson, the 59th Mayor of Austin, Texas. The mayor and his delegation are guests of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Robert Troy.
I now move to our second leader, Deputy Holly Cairns.
Sorry, could we have decorum, so the Deputy can be heard?
We do not allow a second contribution.
Deputy Cairns may have to write to the Taoiseach if she did not get the answer the first time.
Time is up. I call Deputy Bacik.
I call Deputy O'Donoghue.
Thank you, Taoiseach. I am sure there will be further engagement on this.
That concludes Leaders' Questions. Before I move on, we have a lot of groups to mention. We have a full Public Gallery. I welcome everyone. I particularly welcome visitors from Ballinamore Men's Shed, who are here at the behest of Deputy Martin Kenny, and visitors from Déise Day Centre, Dungarvan, who are guests of the Chief Whip, Deputy Butler. They are all very welcome.
Are the proposed arrangements agreed to? Not agreed.
I call Deputy Michael Collins.
I am sorry, Deputy Boyd Barrett, I did not see you. Deputy Collins may proceed.