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
Before I call Senator Higgins, I welcome Deputy Edward Timmins to the Gallery. He is accompanied by Tom Barrett, Audrey Scott and Mary. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and to the Seanad especially.
Before I put the question, I welcome Councillor Anna Grainger and Councillor J.P. Durkan and their guests to the Gallery. I also welcome guests of the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and Deputy McGreehan. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When it is proposed to sit again?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. Quality of care and assurance is something all families look for, especially when they want to keep their loved ones at home. Longevity is something we have here in Ireland. For a long time, people did not live as long. More and more people desire to try to stay at home as long as possible and that cannot happen without carers. Whether they are public carers, sourced through a private company or funded through…
Next Tuesday.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Does Senator Stephenson wish to come back in?
Is Senator Stephenson pressing her amendment?
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann passed the Media Regulation Bill 2026 on 10 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 10 June 2026 without amendment.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on a draft national planning statement. Senator Ollie Crowe - The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make a statement on the introduction of an IT-based Garda verification system for first-time passport applicants and applications being treated as first-time applications. Senator Eilee…
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins.
I welcome Rush National School. They are guests of Deputy O'Donoghue. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. As is customary here in the Seanad, no homework for the rest of the week.