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Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank the Minister. He is going to come back to us with all the answers to these questions, as he has said.

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: The Minister is going to come back to us and let us know. I gave my information and I thank the Minister for correcting it if what he says is the case. The Minister will be aware that the plan we are discussing tonight spoke of an expanded Naval Service. He will also be aware of the importance of our Naval Service as an island nation and in the context of protecting our territorial waters....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I join with colleagues in remembering those who lost their lives in Creeslough last Friday. While we discussed the future of this island in this House last Friday a terrible tragedy was unfolding in that beautiful village. Over the weekend, like many colleagues have said, and having spoken to family and friends, we were taken by the community spirit and togetherness of the village. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: Yes, absolutely. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Boards (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank Senator Kyne. I invite the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for joining us.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: My condolences to the family of the individual the Senator mentioned. The Minister of State has four minutes to reply.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I welcome Caroline and Martin Smith to the House today. I thank Senators Doherty and Seery Kearney for introducing vital legislation, which I look forward to supporting as it goes through the House. I support my colleague Senator Craughwell. In fairness, it is correct that the Minister was in the House last week. He was answering questions when the bells rang for a vote and unfortunately...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank the Chair and thank our witnesses for attending. I have a couple of questions. On education, a number of contributors on the last day spoke about the religious ethos in education in Northern Ireland. Has Dr. Bergin's research shown up issues as regards that ethos? A number of other contributors spoke of not meeting others from different religions and from a different ethos until...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank our contributors. I will concentrate on a question I have for Professor Doyle. He mentioned franchise, but we have had many contributions from young people. Are we isolating 16- to 18-year-olds by not considering them, or have they been considered in his research? It seems that they have a valid opinion and an argument to make for both sides. I ask him to comment on whether he...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank all the contributors for the very enlightening contributions. Earlier I spoke about young people and the vote. With regard to ageing societies, do Professor Heenan and Dr. Fitzpatrick believe there are challenges around healthcare and welfare systems in that context? Has this come across in their research? It is obviously a big debate in the South at the moment with regard to an...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I have a number of questions but I will confine myself to addressing a couple to Dr. Liston and Professor Maguire. I, too, believe in the power of sport. In the past two days, I travelled through counties Fermanagh and Tyrone, where I noticed lots of flags displayed. It is the time of the year for it, with the county finals, etc. The witnesses mentioned flags, anthems and all-Ireland...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I have a few quick comments. First, I thank everybody for their contributions. An all-Ireland third level application process is essential and I agree with everything Ms Murphy said. I could not agree more with everything Mr. McQuillan said. I look forward to working with the witnesses through this committee as well as other committees to put workers' rights at the centre of everything in...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “Object of Act: judicial independence 2. (1) With a view to upholding the independence of the judiciary as the foundation of public confidence in the administration of justice, the Oireachtas in passing this Act seeks to ensure that the recommendation and selection of persons to serve in judicial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I welcome our guests. Ms O'Kelly and Mr. O'Regan referred to an assessment of need not being required. Many of the families I deal with tell me they are being told they do need an assessment of need. They are being told by clinicians, day in and day out, they will not be able to access services unless they have that piece of paper in their hands. Can it be confirmed again that an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank Ms O'Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

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Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I too welcome the Minister of State to the House. The European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 amends the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, thus ensuring as the Minister of State said, Irish law is fully consistent with the Council framework decision of 13 June 2002. It adds timeframes for making certain decisions and makes certain actions obligatory rather than discretionary. The...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move amendment No. 7: In page 10, to delete line 33 and substitute the following: “(e) 4 lay members of whom— (i) 1 shall be nominated from time to time as required by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and appointed by the Minister, and (ii) 3 shall be appointed under section 13.”. It is our understanding, based on the heads of Bill, that the...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Social Protection to the House to debate what we feel is an important and necessary change to the social protection system. I want to heartily welcome some visitors to the Gallery: Damien Peelo, chief executive officer of Treoir, the national federation for services for unmarried parents and their children, and...