Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are as ord.
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
Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are as ord.
No, not to amendments that are out of order.
Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, are as ord.
As the time permitted for the debate has expired, I am required to put the following question, in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 26 May: "That the amendments set down by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and not disposed of are hereby made to the Bill; Fourth Stage is hereby completed; and the Bill is hereby passed."
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 and has made amendments thereto.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the cost of living. On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the fiscal planning framework for economic certainty. On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I call on the new Members to take their seats. The new Members have taken their seats. I think I speak on behalf of all Members in congratulating them on their election. We recognise it is a special day for them, their families and their supporters. I wish them every success and happiness in their new roles. I am sure they will both make a major contribution to the work of the House and the 34th Dáil.
Before we move on, I welcome the Swiss ambassador, H. E. Jenny Piaget. It is nice to see her again.
Please, the leader of the Deputies' party will respond.
Please allow the response.
Deputy, the rules are that leaders speak.
Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Bacik.
Thank you, Deputy. Your time is up. The Taoiseach to respond.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Taoiseach. We will move to Deputy Cairns.
Deputy Cairns's time is up. The Taoiseach will respond.
Please.
Allow the Taoiseach to continue.
Deputy, please.