On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 462 of 465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 1,584 | 2022-06-29 – 2026-10-01 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 663 | 2021-04-23 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · FG 2021-04-21–2025-01-29 · FG 2025-01-29–present
Dáil Éireann passed the Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026 on 30 September 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters on the commencement of the Seanad: Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to make a statement on the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme, in particular the protection works in Inver, County Donegal and flood protection measures in Killybegs, County Donegal. Senator Cathal Byrne - The need for the Minister …
It is my pleasure to welcome H.E. David Gill to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Germany's Unity Day commemorates the reunification of Germany on 3 October 1990 when the former German Democratic Republic joined the Federal Republic of Germany, creating a single German state for the first time since 1945. The ambassador is joined by his colleague from the embassy. I apologise; I do not have their name. He is also joined by Deputy Jen Cummins, who I think is the convenor of the group. You are very welcome. The lin…
Before I call Senator Boyhan I welcome the Cathaoirleach, who is accompanied by H.E. Ms Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of the Republic of Moldova. She is accompanied by Ms Larisa Miculeț, chargé d'affaires of the Republic of Moldova to Ireland, who is a regular visitor to the Seanad, and Ms Aura Revenco, communication adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister. You are all very welcome and I hope your visit is successful. I call Senator Boyhan.
Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome Deputy Michael Murphy from Tipperary and his guests Annabelle and Patrick Normoyle. I hope that they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. I call Senator Andrews.
Before I call the next speaker I welcome guests of our colleague, Senator Noel O'Donovan. They are a group from west Cork. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. They are all welcome.
Before I put the Order of Business to the House, I would also like to be associated with the expressions of sympathy on the death of Seamus Carroll to his wife Treasa, his son Cillian and daughter, Aisling but also to his colleagues, his fellow ushers and all the staff here in the House, because Seamus was a gentleman and everybody knew him. He was always so courteous and helpful. May he rest in peace. It was very sad to hear of his passing.
When is it proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the roll-out of the holiday meals pilot programme during Christmas and Easter holidays. Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on introducing a system where people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who become ill are automatically transferred to th…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, and thank him for coming this morning.
I welcome guests of Deputy Sean Fleming from the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board, LOETB, Portlaoise. They are all very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit today.
May I check with you, Senator Boyhan, are you proposing an amendment?
Before I put the question on the Order of Business, I welcome the working party on general affairs from the Joint Committee on European Affairs. I know they are the first of two groups. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy your visit to the Houses of the Oireachtas and especially to the Seanad. Is the Order of Business agreed?
The combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes, and all other Senators have six minutes.
Before I call Senator Ní Chuilinn I welcome the working party on general affairs and their committee guests. I understand they are guests of the European affairs committee, and they are all welcome today. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. I would also like to acknowledge Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan in the Gallery, who has with him Finbar and Carl Harrington. They are welcome and I hope they also enjoy their visit to Leinster House, especially Seanad Éireann.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I welcome students from Blessington Educate Together National School who are guests of Deputy Jennifer Whitmore. I hope they enjoy their visit.
I welcome the Minister of State and the officials from his Department and thank them for coming before the Seanad to discuss this important issue.
I acknowledge Deputy Daniel Ennis and his guests in the Gallery, as well as Deputy Paul Gogarty and his guest. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.