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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator Fitzpatrick. Thank you for mentioning Brother Kevin Crowley, the Capuchin Day Centre and the sad reality that it is busier than it ever was. I congratulate the Senator. I know you are going to make a huge contribution in this Seanad on behalf of your community. Some of them were outside the door, so excited were they, to greet you. I do not think anyone quite had the...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: You are more than welcome to Kerry any time.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator, for your contribution. Hopefully, you will visit Kerry soon. I will be up in Derry at some stage again. I was canvassing there not so long ago. I will not say for whom as I do not want to be political on the issue. Senator Blaney talked about the new unit in the Taoiseach's Department working on the shared island. That is something on which we could all work together.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Casey. I remember the pheasant plucker's ball, which can be very hard to say. I thank the Senator for meeting me all those years ago. I acknowledge his work on the housing committee in the previous Oireachtas. People do not always get credit. Committees are tough and one must be alert. Senator Casey - then Deputy Casey - was the person who spotted that a planning...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Please, do not say "a couple".

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Canvassing will not disqualify you.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Byrne for his work. I am aware that he is passionate about higher education because it is a field he has worked in.If anyone wants to know about Senator Byrne's long campaign over the past two years, I believe the only office he has not run for is President. President Higgins had better watch out. I could be wrong, but I believe the final speaker is Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator. I welcome David to the Visitors Gallery and thank him for his patience. If I have got the running order wrong, Members will have to show me some forbearance. There is a protocol for how this works and I have not quite figured it out yet, so if Members feel like they are not getting the right running order, I will admit it. I call my good friend, Senator Conway.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I know.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Of course.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank you for your support on the Irish Sign Language Act. You are the embodiment of the belief in this Republic that everybody should be allowed to achieve their full potential regardless of the circumstances of their birth. I apologise for not spotting you indicate earlier. I am aware that the Senator has worked on that.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator Boylan. The House agrees that we need climate justice, not just here in Ireland but also through the world for those who are most affected by climate change. I call my good friend, Senator Joe O'Reilly.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his forbearance. Childcare is a key issue that was highlighted during the pandemic.

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit for the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach?

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Detective Garda Colm Horkan and former Senator Terry Brennan (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I remind colleagues the Minister for Justice and Equality has been waiting in the anteroom since 5.30 p.m. and we must pass the legislation by this evening.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming to the House and for her patience. It is the first day back and our business ran over time. I congratulate her on her elevation to the office of Minister for Justice. I know she will do a fantastic job and she did a great job during the Brexit negotiations. Nos. 6 and 7 are motions regarding the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for outlining the legislation to the House. I, too, pay tribute to the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who held not only Deputy McEntee's current portfolio but also that of foreign affairs and trade. Group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes, which, by my calculation, if everyone decides to take up all...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Ward for his kind words and for bringing the benefit of his knowledge to the debate. It is hoped he will be able to contribute to the review that is ongoing.