I move amendment No. 2: In the second paragraph under “notes that”, in subparagraph (iii), to delete “, in local government”.
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
I move amendment No. 2: In the second paragraph under “notes that”, in subparagraph (iii), to delete “, in local government”.
I thank the Leader for the draft Order of Business. I welcome the debate on the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this very significant and progressive legislation. I was present at the launch of the Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2023-2028 at 10.30 a.m. this morning. The document, Our Place in Time, was launched by the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I recommend that everyone gets a copy of this excellent document as it is very simple, has great clarity and …
I join you, a Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the guests to the Public Gallery. Their work is very important, and well done to them on it. I know they are working closely with Senator Seery Kearney. I wish them well. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him and his officials. I have had some engagement with his officials on this Bill. I acknowledge the contribution of Senators Cummins, Fitzpatrick and Seery Kearney, who are also on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage and who di…
As the Minister is not yet present, I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension of the House.
I welcome the Minister to the House.
Senator Conway has six minutes.
The next speaker is Senator Black followed by Senator Gavan. They each have six minutes.
Some Senators are at meetings.
Can we stick to the motion?
Does Senator Gavan want the Minister to?
Sorry, Minister.
Sorry-----
Sorry, Minister.
Senator Gavan, order.
Could the Minister resume his seat? Could Senator Gavan conclude? There is a little time.
Sorry, Minister. Can we allow the Senator continue without interruption?
Sorry, order.
Sorry, I am chairing.
Sorry, I am chairing and I am speaking. The Senator to continue without interruption. The Minister will have 15 minutes to respond. Let us try to do it in an orderly fashion.
I again raise the issue of Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI. I acknowledge the enormous work Senator Kyne has done on this issue. He is exceptionally exercised about it, and rightly so. I take this opportunity to renew our call to the Minister to come before the House. I do not think there is any division in the House regarding this request. It is important that we unify in this House, look at all options and send a very clear message to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, …