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
Amendment No. 77, in the name of Senator Stephenson, has been ruled out of order. Would the Minister of State like to say something or is she okay?
Amendments Nos. 78 and 79, both in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before calling Senator Stephenson, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh Katie agus Gerry Kelleher chuig an Seanad. Mr. and Mrs. Kelleher recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, so congratulations to them. They are the parents of our colleague Senator Garret Kelleher and are very welcome here today. I also welcome former Deputy Cathal Berry and his guests. May they enjoy their visit here today.
Amendments Nos. 80 to 82, inclusive, are in the name of Senator Keogan but she is not present to move her amendments.
Amendments Nos. 83 to 86, inclusive, are all in the name of Senator Keogan who is not present and, therefore, they cannot be moved.
Amendments Nos. 87 and 88 are in the name of Senator Keogan who is not present to move them.
I welcome the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I hope she enjoys her visit and business in Leinster House today.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Dáil Éireann passed the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 on 15 July 2026 without amendment. Dáil Éireann agreed on 15 July 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Guardianship of Infants and Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2026, changed from Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026. Dáil Éireann agreed on 15 July 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, changed from the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Misce…
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.
Senator Collins is sharing time with Senator Tully. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Go raibh maith agat.
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, and his officials. Before I call on him to speak, I would like to welcome Camross ICA, guests of Deputy George Lawlor.
Go raibh maith agat, a Aire Stáit. I acknowledge the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, and his guest, Tom Mullaney, from Sligo. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?