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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the shortage of public health nurses to complete developmental checks for children in Dublin 12 and surrounding areas. Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Health to make a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank her for being here today. There was a bit of a mix-up last week with Senator Ní Chuilinn's Commencement matter. I appreciate the Minister coming in specifically to answer this Commencement matter. Before I call on Senator Ní Chuilinn, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery my niece Yvonne Daly, who is also my godchild and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome Councillor Daniel Ennis to the Gallery, along with Paul McCauley and Mason McGuinness from Cór na nÓg. They will be back here some day, please God, in the Seanad or the Dáil. I know there are applications going for the Presidency as well. They might be a bit too young at the moment but we are all seeking...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for sharing that extraordinary story of our connection between Ireland and Tramore and Japan. Anois, an Seanadóir Andrews.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I think the Senator is out of time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the members of the Claregalway Church Choir, who are guests of Deputy John Connolly and Senator Ollie Crowe. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. If I was allowed under Standing Orders, I would ask you to sing but I am afraid we do not allow singing here. I have heard a few people sing-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: -----but it might not have been appropriate at the time. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Thank you. We join with the Senator in extending our sympathies to the Capuchins and thank them for all of their work, especially on the sad passing of Brother Crowley. May he rest in peace. I call Senator Brady.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister back to the House. I was saying earlier that we could give her honorary membership because she has been here so many times today. I thank her for taking No. 2, Report and Final Stages of the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Tom and Eileen Ryan, and their son Sean, who also happens to be a councillor in...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Would anyone like to make any comments?

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome to Seanad Éireann Ronan Cullen, who is an American intern working with my fellow county man, Deputy Cahill.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I thank everyone for their contributions and the Minister for taking Report and Final Stages of the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to amend section 161 of the Local Government Act 2001 to remove the salary-based restriction that prevents full-time firefighters from serving as local councillors. Senator Joanne Collins - The need...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I acknowledge the members of the Marie Buckley group, who are guests of Deputy Aindrias Moynihan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: Anois, the Leader to respond on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome Newtown and Lobinstown active retirement group, who are guests of our good Minister, Deputy McEntee, who is here with us in the Seanad Chamber. We thank the Minister for being here. I hope they are all having a great day. The microphone is not working. Can you hear?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: We will start again. Before we go to the Bill, I welcome the Newtown-Lobinstown active retirement group, who are guests of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who we are delighted to have with us here in the Chamber. She will be able to welcome them herself. Would she like to welcome the group before I go into the Bill?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2025)

Mark Daly: There is no discrimination. I know that is the Distinguished Visitors Gallery and that is the other Gallery, but that is only a matter of spacing. They are all welcome here. I hope they enjoy their day in Seanad Éireann.