We do not allow it.
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
We do not allow it.
Deputy, the rules are the rules.
The Taoiseach to respond.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Taoiseach, we do not have time. I call Deputy O'Rourke.
The Taoiseach has 21 Members to respond to, please. He has 21 answers to give, believe it or not.
We do not have time for these things. We have to be fair to other Members.
Sorry, Taoiseach. This is Taoiseach's Questions; there is no back and forth.
I know, but rhetorical or not, will the Taoiseach get on with it, please?
Well, I can, so keep going.
It is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it.
We will cut the Taoiseach's reply to a minute and a half to stay on time.
The remainder will be read into the record.
Just to be aware, there is an amendment proposed.
Although we are in a different order now, Deputy Devlin is next.
Before the Minister stands to conclude, I must outline the Topical Issue Matters as we are way ahead of time and Deputies should be on notice.
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 Michael Collins - To discuss the proposed autism centre in west Cork. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss funding for family resource centre buildings. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss reforming the method of funding of local government through commercial rates. Deputy William Aird - To discuss vacant properties. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the …
I welcome the French family. I would like the French family to understand that even though the Chamber does not have a lot of Deputies present, that is not because of a lack of interest. It is because they are busy at other committees and Stages of legislation that operate throughout the House. I commend the French family on being here. It is very difficult to sit through this but it is a good day. I call the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make his closing remarks.
I welcome some Polish friends who are in the Gallery with the chargé d'affaires, Mr. Artur Michalski. You are most welcome. It is lovely to have you here.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is deferred until tonight's voting block.