CC
2026-09-16 · Dail
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
The Deputy cannot interrupt.
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 | 5,542 | 2022-04-07 – 2026-09-24 |
| 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
The Deputy cannot interrupt.
I call the Taoiseach to respond.
Deputy, your time is up. The Taoiseach to respond, please.
Time is up. We are significantly over time.
We are now into two Private Members' Bills, the first of which is the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Jax’s Law) Bill 2026, being introduced by Deputies Barry Ward and Emer Currie. Before Deputy Ward takes to his feet, I offer my heartfelt welcome to Nathan Murphy and Saoirse Aylward, who are from County Wexford. They are accompanied by Colleen Langan. They are most welcome to hear the introduction of the Bill.
Is the Bill being opposed?
I thank the Deputy, who is sharing time, five minutes in total.
You are sharing time, Deputy.
Is the Bill being opposed?
There are only six Deputies, so I will propose at least two minutes each for the response. Deputy Paul Murphy wishes to come in. It has been precluded but only where the number of Members who have asked the questions would not be allowed in. I think Deputy Murphy will be allowed in today. I may not be in the Chair when that happens.
The Deputy's remarks should be relevant to this Bill.
Now the Deputy's time is up. I thank him. I call Deputy Danny Healy-Rae.
I have just learned of the assault on Deputy Healy-Rae. I am deeply shocked, to say the least. I hope his injuries are not too serious and I wish the Deputy, on behalf of all his friends here and the Members, a speedy recovery. I wish his family well, as I am sure they are deeply concerned. I know that the people of County Kerry, whom he represents in Dáil Éireann, will share a deep concern for his well-being. Earlier today, I addressed the Dáil on the record about our shared responsibility to uphold the dignity, s…
I call on Deputy Ó Laoghaire to move the motion. He is sharing his time.
Members are very enthusiastic. Good afternoon and welcome to our recall sitting. On 21 August last, the Taoiseach requested me by letter, under Standing Order 26(1), to summon Dáil Éireann to meet today, 28 August 2026, at 12 noon for the purposes of taking a financial resolution. The business of today's special sitting is confined to the financial resolution unless the House otherwise orders. I call on the Chief Whip to move the proposal in relation to the arrangements for today's business, please.
Is the proposal agreed to? Not agreed. The same procedure applies. I call Deputy Mac Lochlainn.
I call Deputy O'Callaghan. Members have 30 seconds each.
Before I call the Tánaiste, on behalf of Deputy Martin Daly, I welcome a representative from the State Legislature in Louisiana, Mr. Peter Egan. Peter is from Ballygar in Galway, which is Deputy Daly's hometown, and he is here on a trade mission. He is most welcome.
Did the Deputy move the amendment?
Thank you, Deputy Toole.