Rhetorically.
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
Rhetorically.
Thank you.
No.
The Taoiseach will respond.
Deputy Gould is really making it difficult for other people.
Amendment Nos. 75, 77, 79, 82, 85, 88, 98, 104, 108, 119, 120, 133, 139, 142 to 144, inclusive, 152, 154, 157, 158, 161 to 163, inclusive, 202, 206, 210, 218, 224, 226, 234, 239, 248, 250, 256, 268, 272, 273, 279, 303, 327, 348, 354, 357, 368, 369, 378, 384, 394, 399, 420, 433 and 458 to 461, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
Seanad amendments Nos. 87, 89, 92, 138, 140, 194, 262 and 298 are related and will be discussed together.
Amendment Nos. 96, 129, 132, 137, 150, 153, 200, 271, 328, 366 and 344 are related and will be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 197 and 212 to 214, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 203 and 204 are related and will be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 438 and 439 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 440 to 456, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
Deputy Boland is sharing with Deputy Malcolm Byrne.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding strengthening workers' rights. On Tuesday, 28 April 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.
No interruptions.
Time is up, Deputy.
I thank the Deputy. The Taoiseach will respond.
I thank Deputy Bacik. Her time is up. The Taoiseach will respond.
Deputy, your time is up.
The Taoiseach will respond.