The Taoiseach to respond.
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
The Taoiseach to respond.
Please, Deputy.
On the topic of energy, I welcome, on behalf of Deputy Ken O'Flynn, the group of retired CIÉ workers who are in the Gallery. They are most welcome.
Thank you, Deputy.
Taoiseach to respond.
They are just leaving.
I call Deputy Gannon.
Time is up, Taoiseach.
I call Deputy Gannon.
The Taoiseach to respond.
I call Deputy Seamus Healy.
The Deputy can correspond directly.
The Taoiseach and Deputy might need to engage further
The Deputy needs to go back and forth on the topic. He should not ask a question on policy and legislation if he is going to engage like that. Every Member understands the structure of the debate. The time is up.
That concludes Leaders' Questions. Before I move to the next business, I welcome the former CEO of PepsiCo Ireland, Mr. Frank O'Mahony, who is in the Gallery. That is from Deputy O'Sullivan. Mr. O'Mahony is very welcome. This is a very important time for a new Deputy, Deputy Eoghan Kenny, who will introduce his very first Private Members' Bill.
Is the Bill being opposed?
I ask the Deputy to move that Second Stage be taken in Private Members' time.
Seanad amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
Are there any Members wishing to contribute? I call Deputy Mark Ward.
Order, please. Deputy Kelly has made his contribution.