John McGuinness
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Fianna Fáil · Carlow-Kilkenny · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 104 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 1,792 debate contributions
- 401 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Carlow-Kilkenny 2024-11-29 to present
- party Fianna Fáil 2024-11-29 to present
- office Leas-Cheann Comhairle 2025-02-19 to present
Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report Stage
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 34 to 36, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 21 to 23, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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We will come to that. I call Deputy O'Reilly.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 14 are related and may be discussed together.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 18. Amendments Nos. 18 to 20, inclusive, may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
2025-07-02 ·
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As the time permitted for this debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of this day: "That the Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby passed.”.
Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed)
2025-07-02 ·
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 26 June 2025. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
2025-07-02 ·
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024, taken on Thursday, 26 June 2025. On the question, "That the amendment to the motion be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
2025-07-02 ·
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter. On Tuesday, 1 July 2025, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
2025-07-02 ·
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding nursing homes. On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements
2025-07-01 ·
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I should have called Deputy Gould earlier. My apologies.
Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements
2025-07-01 ·
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I welcome the review. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, the best in office. I know he is committed to this area and will ensure that change takes place in the best interests of the children and schools concerned. While the review is being studied, there is no need for a delay or a waiting process. We have to respond immediately to the concerns expressed by parents and others about wh…
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
2025-07-01 ·
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Order, please.
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
2025-07-01 ·
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The Deputy should conclude.
GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members]
2025-07-01 ·
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I ask the Deputy to conclude if he is sharing with his party colleagues.
Arts Funding
2025-06-26 ·
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Deputy Doherty, please resume your seat.
Arts Funding
2025-06-26 ·
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Thanks very much, Minister. Will you make way for the Tánaiste? He has to come in.
Leaders' Questions
2025-06-26 ·
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Having got warmed up, does Deputy Doherty want to contribute under Standing Order 38?
Leaders' Questions
2025-06-26 ·
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Please conclude, Deputy.
Leaders' Questions
2025-06-26 ·
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Thank you, Deputy Coppinger.
Questions on Policy or Legislation
2025-06-26 ·
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Before I call on Deputy Rice, I want to reply to Deputy Smith. When we have an exchange such as that which eats into the time available, I assure the House that the time of the Deputies who follow will not be cut. They have the right to speak in this House regardless of what happens.
Questions on Policy or Legislation
2025-06-26 ·
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I will not be rushing. I never do.