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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator and join him in praising Billy Lawless and his work on behalf of the diaspora all over the world, including the 40 million in the United States, including the undocumented, for whom he worked so hard. I also congratulate the former Deputy, John Deasy, who worked with him in that regard.I too share Senator McDowell's disappointment that Ian Marshall is not here with us...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Leader. I have been getting the running order wrong. I call Senator Bacik.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Bacik. I call the former leader of the Fianna Fáil group, Senator Catherine Ardagh, who served the Fianna Fáil Party so well in the previous Seanad.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Ardagh. I also belatedly thank her for the three votes in her house. We spoke earlier about standing on the shoulders of giants so we also remember Senator Ardagh's father today. He was a great public servant and her family have been true champions of public service through the years. Senator Ardagh's name was also on the sign language Bill for the deaf community. I thank...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator Buttimer. When we meet again at the next Munster final, please God, the words of Samuel Beckett will no doubt be ringing in your ears about trying harder and failing better. I am going to call on the Green Party's Senator Róisín Garvey whose father I once canvassed in a Seanad election. It might be a dark family secret, but probably not in Clare, that her...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Absolutely.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Garvey for her work during the pandemic. I know that you were in your community delivering provisions, messages and water even to the members of your community. That is truly public service at its most fundamental. You showed that in your community, as a member of the council. No doubt that you will show it here too. I thank you for your kind words. I call on the man...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I am still the junior.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator. You are a ferocious campaigner yourself. Anyone who can get elected in two constituencies simultaneously in any election is not to be underestimated. I call Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I am sorry about that.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Can I congratulate Senator Mullen on his forbearance-----

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I remind Senator Mullen there are no sinners in this Chamber.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his kind words and for his statement of intent in making sure there is no groupthink within the Seanad. Respectful debate is healthy. While the Senator and I have never always agreed on everything, we can always agree that the Seanad is about diversity of views and opinion, and then doing what is best for all the people as best we can. As a response to the previous...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Kyne for his work as Chief Whip. Given the numerical circumstances, I imagine it was a bit like herding mice at a crossroads on occasion. The Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, has an equally enormous task, given the make-up of the Government and the challenges facing the country. I now call my Fianna Fáil colleague, Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Go raibh míle maith agat. We are all aware of the Senator's great work on inclusion and in respect of the Special Olympics and the work she did over many years on that. It is fitting and appropriate that she would mention her parents, Jimmy and Mary, today as we are all grateful for the support of so many who got us to this Chamber. I thank her for her work on the Irish Sign Language...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Can I interrupt? I thank Senator Craughwell for the praise but let us be honest, beginning with Senators David Norris and Michael McDowell, there is definitely a long list ahead of myself. I thank the Senator anyway.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Craughwell for his words about Detective Garda Horkan and his sacrifice on behalf of the State. I thank him for his work on reaching out to the unionist community. I hope does not mind me mentioning it, but he attended an event I would find difficult to attend. It was an event for the Ulster Defence Regiment, UDR. The UDR was at one time the largest regiment in the British...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thought he was going somewhere.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Murphy for his words on working with everybody in the House. It would be remiss of me not to mention the fact that he is a neighbour of Grace Coyle and the Coyles and Murphys have been living in the same parish for many a long year and work together for the betterment of the community. Eugene is walking backwards for charity in his home community for a great cause, so if...