Thank you, Deputy. I call the Minister, Deputy Heydon.
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
Thank you, Deputy. I call the Minister, Deputy Heydon.
Deputies.
As we are about to reach the 60 minutes, I will put the question on amendment No. 1 to Financial Resolution No. 1.
The Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has completed its consideration of the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 and has made no amendments thereto.
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 Cahill - To discuss funding for improvement and refurbishment works to older school buildings across County Kerry. Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss information and communication for families seeking advice related to the fair deal scheme. Deputy Michael Murphy - To discuss the crisis in public dental and orthodontic services in south Tipperary. D…
Seanad Éireann has passed the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026, without amendment and has passed the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026, without amendment.
Deputy Paul Murphy is down to share with Deputy Quaide, who has not arrived. The floor is his.
The Deputy can continue.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is deferred until the weekly division time this evening.
The Taoiseach to respond.
You are way over time, Deputy. The Taoiseach to respond.
Deputy, please, have respectful discourse. Appreciate that your time is up.
The Taoiseach to respond.
Time is up, Deputy. The Taoiseach to respond.
Deputy O'Callaghan, your time is up.
It is unacceptable to be that length over time.
Thank you, Taoiseach. You will come back in. I call Deputy O'Callaghan.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Further engagement is certainly required.
The Taoiseach, without interruption.
I call on the Taoiseach to respond.