CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
We welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, to the House.
Mark Daly
Rhetoric & votes →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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Record
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
We have not yet reached the Senator's amendment. We are dealing with amendment No. 2, not amendment No. 4. When we reach amendment No. 4, I will say why it has been disallowed.
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 4 is out of order.
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 4 is in the name of Senator McCarthy. The Senator has requested that the reason behind the ruling out of order of amendment No. 4 be read into the record. The amendment by the Senator would oblige the Minister to conduct a report within two years of enactment, detailing how each planning authority shall prepare a report detailing the arrangements for the preparation of a 30-year strategic master plan by planning authorities. While most report-style amendments seeking reviews of the operation of policy…
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Yes, you can if you wish.
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
I welcome some guests from Liffey College with Councillor Ammar Ali and Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, and guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly and the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and thank you for being here.
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order because of a potential charge to the Exchequer. Amendments Nos. 4, 5, 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will wait for the Minister.
CC
2026-07-14 · Seanad
Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
When is it proposed to sit again?
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for being here today.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Is the amendment being pressed?
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
It is Committee Stage.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendments Nos. 2, 8 to 12, inclusive, 15 and 17 are related. Amendment No. 9 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 8. Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 10. Amendment No. 12 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 11. Amendments Nos. 2, 8 to 12, inclusive, 15 and 17 may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendments Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Is the amendment being pressed?
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendments Nos. 27, 28, 32 and 34 are related. Amendment No. 28 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 27. Amendments Nos. 27, 28, 32 and 34 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendment Nos. 35 and 36 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
I welcome guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, who I guess are from County Sligo. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
CC
2026-07-09 · Seanad
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
I thank the Senator.
CC
2026-07-08 · Seanad
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on measures being taken to improve access to lymphoedema services across Ireland. Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the establishment of a consultant-led air ambulance base to provide emergency cover for the west Clare area. Senator Tom Clonan - The need for the Minister for Health to …
CC
2026-07-08 · Seanad
Health Services
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.