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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.

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

Mark Daly: We must conclude by 8.46 p.m. and the Minister must speak at 8.38 p.m.

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

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister I apologise again for delaying her for so long on her first day here. We will endeavour to do better the next time.

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

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

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

Mark Daly: The House will meet again at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 in the convention centre.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: A letter dated 27 June 2020 has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the appointment of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and members of the Government and the alteration of names of Departments and titles of Ministers. The letter will be recorded in the Journal of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: I call on the Leader to propose a motion regarding the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: Does anyone wish to speak on the Order of Business?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: I remind the House that group leaders have three minutes and all other Senators have two minutes. That was the practice in previous Seanaid. Group leaders may raise multiple topics while other Senators are asked to stick to one. For the Civil Engagement Group, I call on Senator Higgins.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Mark Daly: For the benefit of the leaders, the bell is going at 30 seconds to three minutes, just so speakers know they are not actually running over time. They are all sticking to the time.