CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Deputy Whitmore, state your amendment, please.
Verona Murphy
Rhetoric & votes →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.
Party over time
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
Record
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Deputy Whitmore, you are supposed to state the amendment, for the future. Thank you. The Chief Whip to respond.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Thank you. Is it agreed that the proposed arrangements for the week's business be agreed to and that the proposed amendment be negatived?
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
To take a moment of your time, I want to say a very special "thank you" today to Mick O'Brien. Mick O'Brien has worked here in the Oireachtas for 32 years and today he retires. Mick began his time here as a service officer. He became an usher in 1997 and was promoted to usher team leader and then deputy head usher and office keeper in 2005. In 2016, he became the project facilitator who oversaw the restoration of the historical Leinster House from the Oireachtas side, a task he undertook with great pride. Mick reti…
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
-----and he is a keen golfer, so there will be lots to do. During his time here, Mick has seen off eight taoisigh, eight Cinn Comhairle and four Presidents who have gone before him. On behalf of the Members and the staff, I wish Mick a very long and happy retirement but. also, it is actually his birthday today.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
Very good. They are not known for their singing ability, Mick. Before we move to Questions on Policy or Legislation, the Taoiseach would like to say a few words, as would Deputy McDonald and Deputy Carrigy, who requested this on behalf of the committee he represents. We will then move on.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
Number nine.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
In the interests of fairness, please, Deputy Bacik, very briefly.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
Again, thank you so much on behalf of all the Members and staff, and happy retirement. Thank you very much. Take care.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Elvis has left the building. We will proceed to Questions on Policy or Legislation for the week. I call on Deputy Mary Lou McDonald.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
This is not a back and forth, Deputy.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
This is not a back-and-forth exchange.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
It is not a back and forth, Deputy.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Please, Deputy. You are out of time.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Thank you, Taoiseach. Time is up.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
The Taoiseach and the Deputy can talk further. I ask the Deputy to respect the Chair.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026: First Stage
Is the Bill opposed?
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026: First Stage
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026: First Stage
Is the Bill being opposed?
CC
2026-02-04 · Dail
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026: First Stage
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.