On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 30 of 498 decisive votes (0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Independent | 2,230 | 2020-01-21 – 2026-10-01 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 566 | 2020-10-01 – 2026-06-17 |
Membership spells on record: IND 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · IND 2020-03-30–2025-01-29 · IND 2025-01-29–present
The sitting is now resumed and I ask Senators to take their seats. We are waiting for a Minister to attend for Senator Clonan's matter. As the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, is here, would Senator Clonan mind if we went on to the next matter and came back to his?
We will come back to Senator Clonan. We will proceed because the Minister of State for the next matter is here and I know he is anxious to get away because he has business to do.
I thank the Minister of State for giving us his time this morning.
The next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Clonan. It relates to children on waiting lists for complex spinal surgery and limb reconstruction at Children's Health Ireland. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell is not taking this matter.
That is okay. At this stage I invite Senator Clonan to speak on this Commencement matter.
Before I call the Minister of State to reply, I wish to say to the Senator that he has made his point. I think it is unusual. We have no response, even a written response, to circulate to him. The Minister of State has clearly stated his position. He is not scheduled to take this matter. He has indicated that he would like to say a few words. I am going to facilitate the Minister of State for a few moments.
The Minister of State is not attempting to reply.
He has indicated.
I would like to facilitate the Minister of State's request to speak to the House.
Senator Clonan, please. I understand your passion.
Senator Clonan, the Minister of State is on his feet.
The Minister of State has a few words to say.
I thank the Minister of State. Senator Clonan has one minute to respond, as is the process for Commencement matters.
Thank you, Senator Clonan.
Senator, I am chairing the proceedings.
Senator Clonan, please take your seat.
Senator Clonan, please. .
Senator Clonan, please take your seat.
Senator Clonan-----
I have to operate on the basis of Standing Orders.