Considering all the hyperbole about pairs, he insists on using his majority to ram through the most undemocratic charade-----
TDs / Matt Carthy
Matt Carthy
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1,949
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
191,198
words spoken in the chamber
Across 883 contributions
389
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
252
topics asked about
Across 20 departments
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Questions asked 1,949 in all
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Contributions to debates 883 in all
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| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 17 | 27 |
| February 2025 | 205 | 39 |
| March 2025 | 172 | 56 |
| April 2025 | 111 | 43 |
| May 2025 | 119 | 40 |
| June 2025 | 67 | 39 |
| July 2025 | 104 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 122 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 99 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 109 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 50 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 200 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 119 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 101 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 66 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 41 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 48 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 86 | 52 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 84 | 33 |
| October 2026 | 29 | 19 |
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Plus 471 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
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- constituency Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
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Hear, hear.
The Tánaiste knows it is not.
Why then is the Government getting rid of Taoiseach's questions?
It is about the grubby deal that was done.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Coppinger as díospóireacht a thabhairt chun cinn ar an gceist thábhachtach seo mar caithfimid deireadh a chur le foréigean in aghaidh mná agus cailíní. I thank the movers of this motion, particularly Deputy Coppinger, who has an unimpeachable record on this issue. I also welcome the guests to the Public Gallery.
Tackling violence against women and girls must be a priority across our …
Three years ago this week, Vladimir Putin unleashed a brutal and criminal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people deserve great praise for their defence of their country and its sovereignty but the price they paid has been costly. Some 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed since the invasion of February 2022. The number of children abducted runs certainly to the tens of thousands at a minimum. The reality of …
Gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas leat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, agus le do chlann as do phost nua, agus do na hAirí freisin. One of the reasons for your successful election, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, was the recognition of all Members of this House that you can be very flexible when it comes to accommodating Members, in contrast to the time restrictions that others might be rigorous with. I will see if I can try not to break…
I welcome the opportunity to talk about the importance of agrifood to the Irish economy. Sometimes agrifood is presented as an established industry, as of course it is, but it is much more than that. Many of us will have been struck that, on the day of Storm Éowyn, when the winds first subsided in communities like mine, the first people we saw engaging in the clear up were not those from the local authority, ESB Netw…
Yesterday, the Taoiseach told Deputy McDonald there was a robust legal framework to deal with knife crime, suggesting there were no gaps in the powers that gardaí have to address this serious crime. Nor did the Minister for Justice, Deputy O’Callaghan, suggest there were any gaps in the legislation until last night, when he indicated new laws would need to be introduced to give gardaí greater powers to stop and searc…
What about the question I asked?
9. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the current total number and value of State investments in companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements; the total number of such investments; his views on whether such investments help entrench and sustain Israel’s illegal occupation; his further views on whether such investments run contrary to rulings of the International Co…
I was taken aback for a moment when the Minister for Transport indicated that the new speed limits were broadly welcomed. It reinforced for me the fact that he is a Minister from Dublin and is not really in touch with many people from rural communities.
In my constituency the overwhelming response has been one of bewilderment. It is not that people are opposed to the reduction in the speed limits per se, but many pe…
I am sharing with Deputy Ó Murchú.
This is my first opportunity to engage with the Minister in the House, so I congratulate him on his appointment.
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the proposal to opt in to the negotiating mandate of the EU-UK youth experience scheme, one proposed by the European Commission in April of last year to facilitate youth mobility and make it easier for young people from the EU and Britain, respectively, to study, work…
Earlier today, Sinn Féin met the family of Joe Drennan. Joe was killed in a hit-and-run in October 2023. The man who killed Joe had 46 previous convictions. He was on bail at the time and was banned from driving. That night, he drove a BMW at top speed, broke a red light, smashed a car so fast that even after the back wheel had come off, the car continued to proceed to smash into Joe, robbing him of his young life. T…
He can give it to Sinn Féin.
It is Sinn Féin time.
Well I was only planning on speaking for an hour and a half, Ceann Comhairle.
Go raibh maith agat, Ceann Comhairle. I find it laudable, despite the fact they did not use up all their allotted time, that Government representatives could find so much to say about a programme for Government that actually says so little. However, I want to specifically address issues of community safety, policing and justice. As Sinn Féin spokesperson on justice, home affairs and migration, it is my intention to h…
Hear, hear.
The Taoiseach is not interested in people who cannot get houses.