CC
2025-07-16 · Seanad
Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Joe Flaherty
Rhetoric & votes →On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 1,102 of 1,113 decisive votes (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 402 | 2020-02-20 – 2026-09-30 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 91 | 2025-03-05 – 2025-11-05 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2020-02-08–2024-11-08 · FF 2024-12-10–2025-01-29 · FF 2025-01-29–present
Record
CC
2025-07-16 · Seanad
Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
I thank the Minister and her officials for their work on this important legislation. I also thank Senator Boyhan for his very constructive input.
CC
2025-07-16 · Seanad
Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2025-07-16 · Seanad
Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
FF
2025-07-15 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
I raise an important issue. For the past 6,000 years we have enjoyed free and unrestricted access to boating on the River Shannon. Last year, Waterways Ireland attempted to bring in new by-laws, which went largely unnoticed by the boating community before they came before the housing committee last year. As well as attempting to impose a charge on the use of the River Shannon for boating people and their families, there was also contentious consequences for members of the canal and barge living community in Dublin …
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
We have had a much shorter and less contentious Order of Business than usual.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Calleary.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 1 is related to amendment No. 10 and they may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
I thank Senator Ruane. She got a two for one offer today and got in both issues.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
We have an amendment from Senator Ruane. The Senator has conceded that some of her amendments have been ruled out of order and understands that it is due to a potential charge on the Revenue.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Does the Senator want me to give her a fuller explanation or is she happy?
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 3 is also in the name of Senator Ruane. Amendments Nos. 3, 5 and 9 are related and may be discussed together by agreement if that is okay with the Senator.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 have been ruled out of order.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 8 has been ruled of order.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
When is it proposed to take Final Stage?
CC
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Is that agreed? Agreed.
FF
2025-07-15 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
It is not directly related to the Bill but I take issue with a comment by the previous speaker. He said he does not agree with everything he reads in the printed media. It was a disappointing comment, given the veracity of the printed media, particularly in Ireland, is second to none. It operates within the confines of draconian defamation laws and at the same time, we have the Wild West of social media. It is a sector that is under immense pressure through job cuts and job losses. They say we are the last generati…