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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I, too, welcome our guests. This follows on from our discussion this morning. A few important items have been raised, including the cost of disability. As has been correctly said, we have been talking about this for 30 years and various reports state different figures. Perhaps if our guests have come across an annual figure for the cost of disability they could share it with the committee...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter and welcome the Minister of State to the House. We are all familiar with the magnificent meals-on-wheels services throughout the country and I am particularly acquainted with the service in my own area of south Kildare. The service is operated by a list of great operators including Rathangan Daycare Centre, St. Conleth's...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I thank the Minister of State for that positive reply. I note her passion about this great service. It is something I share with her. The day care centre in Monasterevin is a new one that the Minister of State would be familiar with. It has capacity and I spoke to people there yesterday. They would love to talk to someone. I will take that up and get them to write in to the HSE...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I second the motion. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the House. I thank my Labour Party colleagues for their assistance in tabling this very important motion. In particular, I thank my colleague, Senator Sherlock, for all her hard work in preparation for this important matter, and the work she continues to do with the three unions that she has named, that have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Mark Wall: It is good to see the Acting Leader. I welcome our visitors from Western Australia. I know they are no longer with us. My son is in Australia at the moment. It is very important we continue to have links with Australia, and it is great to see our visitors here.I also congratulate Breda Disney, as the Cathaoirleach did, on her service in a school in Newbridge. I congratulate her and Liam...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2024)

Mark Wall: Before I call Senator Horkan, I welcome the pupils and teachers of Rush National School to the House. You are very welcome to Leinster House and the Seanad. I hope you have a very good day and enjoy your visit.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I also want to welcome our good friend, Mr. Mark Bradshaw, to the Public Gallery. The Minister of State will be familiar with Mr. Bradshaw's advocacy in respect of gambling addiction over many years. I thank him for his continued support for those who are dealing with gambling addiction. As I...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Mark Wall: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Mark Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Mark Wall: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I, too, welcome our guests from the Republic of Kenya. They are very welcome to the House. I also join with the Cathaoirleach in sending condolences to the D'Arcy family on the passing of Michael senior.I thank him for his service over many years. I also join Senator Craughwell in asking that the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, come before the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: Níl sé. Tá dha nóimead agam. Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: Gabh mo leithscéal. The Minister indicated there will be some school transport changes that particularly relate to the area of 4.5 km. There are 32 young children attending the Cross and Passion College in Kilcullen. They who live in the Ballysax-Curragh area. They have been told they will not get bus transport to that school in September. This is simply unacceptable. They are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: That is no problem.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I am used to being in injury time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: Unfortunately, we lost during injury time last night.

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (8 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I am very proud to be a cosignatory of the Bill. I thank Senator Clonan for asking us to cosign it. I also thank him for his continued advocacy for disability services and people with disabilities, and all the services they should be entitled to access. It is something I deal with daily, be it in the area of transport, education or housing provision or in access to healthcare. I welcome...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2024)

Mark Wall: I thank the Senator. I take his point. I call the Minister.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Mark Wall: I welcome all the witnesses. As has been said, it has been very informative. The lord mayor touched on diversity. That is key to local government and we have discussed it at this committee. I know the report is only being launched today but it is something this committee needs to feed into because we need diversity in politics, specifically in local politics. It is timely that we have...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)

Mark Wall: I thank everybody for their contributions. I thank my colleague, Councillor Lacey, for all he has done for the Labour Party. He was first elected in 1993. Today is not the first time I heard about his passion for local government. He made six points. Senator Boyhan has taken the one point I wanted to put forward, namely, the form and financing of local government. Across all our...