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Tá Yes Vote

The TD voted in favour of the motion, bill, or amendment. They want this to pass.

Níl No Vote

The TD voted against. They want this to fail. Government TDs almost always vote Níl on opposition motions — this is whip-driven, not necessarily personal.

Staon Abstain

The TD was present but chose not to vote either way. This is often the most telling — it can signal discomfort with their party's position.

Carried Motion Passed

The majority voted Tá. This means: the bill progresses to the next stage, or the motion is adopted as a position of the Dáil. Government bills almost always pass. Opposition motions almost never do.

Lost Motion Defeated

The majority voted Níl. This means: the proposal is rejected. When an opposition rent freeze or housing motion is "Lost", it means the government used its majority to defeat it. The issue doesn't go away — but nothing changes.

Declared Financial Interest

This TD has declared a relevant financial interest in the Register of Members' Interests. They are legally required to declare it — but not required to abstain from voting on related legislation.