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Seanad: Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Dec 2019)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming in for the Second Stage debate on this Bill. We will also be discussing amendments on Committee Stage. I want to ask one simple question. The programme for Government contains a promise that regulatory impact assessments would be carried out on all legislation. This Bill will obviously put a particular onus on many housing bodies. Has a regulatory impact...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Local Authority Members: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I thank the Vice Chairman for allowing us to come in on this issue. I welcome those from the AILG and members from the representative organisations. Those from LAMA were here yesterday. Many questions have been asked already. In a speech, it was indicated that there would be back pay. My colleague, Deputy Cassells, asked where that back pay would come from. Back pay has been promised....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Local Authority Members: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: In some cases councillors can get a second opinion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Local Authority Members: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: It is very ad hoc.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Role and Remuneration of Local Authority Members: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: Yes, I agree.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I welcome the family of Rory Kiely here today for this very special occasion to honour and remember him. We also remember his wife, Eileen, on this occasion. Rory Kiely was one of those rare people who was a legend in his own lifetime, in that we all heard about him when we were candidates for the Seanad. Those of us in Fianna Fáil and in politics heard of the legend of Rory Kiely and...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to outline rail issues. I am slightly confused about the announcement made about 28 rail carriages. Initially they were supposed to be renovated but, as he said in his speech, an announcement was made about 41 new carriages which will not come on stream until the year after next. There was another commitment to leasing 60 to 80 used carriages...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: There's an all-Ireland on the way.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: What about cycling in Kerry?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: Put that on the agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I thank members for facilitating me. Mr. Baker pointed out how action No. 97 of the climate action plan, the full implementation of the national cycle policy framework, states every local authority should set forth a clear pathway and timetable for the installation of dedicated cycling infrastructure. Mr. Ferrie pointed out the amount of money allocated towards road infrastructure. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I know this item will be of interest to the Leas-Chathaoirleach and to everybody in County Kerry. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, for taking the time to come to the House to give us an update on the issue of staffing levels in Kenmare Community Hospital. As the Minister of State will be aware, the hospital has been open since 2013 and, in fact, the official sod-turning...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to come here to give the reply on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Daly. I will focus on the value-for-money element. There is no value for money in having a facility that cost €8 million with half of it empty for six years. While the Minister of State pointed out that no suitable candidates were recruited at the time, the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: Senator Noone should leave the Fine Gael crowd alone.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: I extend my deepest sympathies to the Quinn family and all of the friends of the former Senator, Feargal Quinn. When he gave his last address to the House, he used one of his seanfhocail, éist le fuaim na habhann agus gheobhfaidh tú breac or listen to the sound of the river and you will get the trout. This reflected his philosophy in life, which was to listen and then to achieve....

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: Subsequent to the debate, 20 more staff were appointed. While we lost the battle, we won the war. As a result of the appointment of those staff, lives are being saved. I am sure Feargal's family is not aware of that victory because it is not in legislation. It is, however, a huge achievement. The value of this House and of Feargal Quinn lives on. It is appropriate to quote from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: Are we going to Rome for this one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: We should go for the rugby match.

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The tourism sector is important to our county of Kerry. The Minister of State spoke about a number of issues regarding the sustainability of the tourism industry. One of the key factors is the issue of the supply of qualified staff. As the Minister of State is well aware, the lack of chefs in the restaurant industry is a key concern. People...

Seanad: Sustainable Tourism: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Mark Daly: Fine Gael did not invent greenways.