On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 66 of 66 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 | 5,999 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-09-30 |
| FF | Fianna Fáil | 95 | 2020-03-20 – 2026-04-16 |
| ?? | Not recorded | 3 | 2020-07-30 – 2022-12-15 |
Membership spells on record: FF 2007-07-23–2011-04-25 · FF 2011-05-25–2016-04-24 · FF 2016-03-10–2020-03-29 · FF 2020-03-30–2020-06-29 · FF 2022-12-16–2025-01-29 · FF 2025-01-29–present
I thank Senator Ruane for her work in championing that committee and the report and for bringing the experience of people she knew to the Seanad and to the committee.
When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before we go to the next item of business, I welcome William C Davis, Professor of History and director of Virginia Tech civil war institute as well as John Dooley and his wife, Lisa. John was vice president of Virginia Tech and CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation. He is since retired but I am sure it is an active retirement. I also welcome Greg and Susan Beato, Pete D’Amore, Jeanne Stosser and Elizabeth McClanahan. I welcome them and thank them for being in Seanad Éireann. I think William is the author of nearly 2…
Yes.
That is a matter for the Leader to deal with in the context of the Order of Business of the day. I do not think anyone here can-----
As no other Senators are offering, I call the Minister to conclude. Is he happy?
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and 10 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Yes. Does the Senator wish to speak on amendment No. 10?
I know we are on Committee Stage, but-----
It is not quite on the amendment.
Is the amendment being pressed?
I welcome guests of Senator Joe Conway to the Gallery - Councillor Joe Kelly and his wife Frances, along with Councillor Declan Barry and Sally, as well as Councillor Sandra Conway. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here today. There was an amendment to the vote as one Senator inadvertently voted the wrong way.
Before I call Senator Higgins, I welcome Brian Sheehan, Kieran Rose and Karl Hayden, who are here as guests of Senator Harmon, to the Gallery.
Before we put the next question, I welcome guests of Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher from Ballybofey and Stranorlar. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Browne, to the Chamber. Before I call on the proposer, I welcome New Mexico State Representative Mark Murphy and Tyra to Seanad Éireann. They are on a visit to Ireland and have, of course, been to Kerry and Westport. That is for the Mayo people so that we do not try to dominate the whole tourism market. I thank Mark and Tyra for coming here today.
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome Declan and Cliodhna Deegan, Gerry, Isobel and Jodie Carter, Jim Fitzsimons, Alan MacGinty and Michael and Niamh Duffy. They are here as guests of Deputy Cormac Devlin, Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
Before I call Senator Andrews, I welcome the guests of Senator Clonan from the Trinity retirement club. I also welcome the guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly.
Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?