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
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the cost-of-living crisis. On Thursday, 5 February 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.
I thank the Deputy.
The Taoiseach to respond.
Before I move to the Order of Business, Deputy Collins has a number of guests in the Gallery. They are students from University College Cork's government and politics society. You are very welcome indeed.
In accordance with Standing Order 35, I call on the Chief Whip, Deputy Butler, to move the arrangements for this week's business.
We will start with Deputy McDonald.
Thank you, Deputy.
The Deputy had 30 seconds and he has raised it. I call Deputy Aidan Farrelly.
Deputy Kelly, you are overstepping.
Thank you, Deputy. The Chief Whip to respond.
Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
I welcome, on behalf of Deputy Thomas Gould, a further contingent of students from UCC and Trinity College. Everybody in the Gallery is very welcome. I call Deputy Mary Lou McDonald. If you cannot make your point in one minute, you have asked the question in the wrong forum.
This is not a back-and-forth.
It is not a back-and-forth.
They would be gone.
Sorry, Deputy.
What is the answer?
Thank you, Taoiseach. Time is up.
Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Coppinger.
Thank you, Deputy.