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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: First Stage (6 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: On the motion regarding biodiversity, there is a postponed division. I have to deal with that division relating to amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Boylan. The debate took place yesterday, Thursday, 5 November. On the question that the amendment be made a division was claimed and that must be taken now.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Will the Senators claiming a division rise?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Many Senators spoke last week on the issue of the US presidential election. Now that we have President-elect Biden, the Ceann Comhairle and I wrote to the Taoiseach asking that consideration be given to inviting President-elect Biden to come to Ireland and to address a joint sitting of these Houses. I know the Mayo and Louth contingents, and now I hear the Wexford and Cork contingents,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I will put him on the list.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Dolan, I wish to explain the order in which Members are being called. I have done so previously. I know Members have noticed Senators coming into the Chamber and being called ahead of other Senators who have indicated. Normally, when Members come in, they go on the rota but, because of Covid-19, we cannot have all the Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael Senators, for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: There was no need for that. The Senator was going so well and then he had to mention that. It was a bad enough year and then that had to happen.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on his plans to reform the local property tax. I have also received notice from Senator Joe O'Reilly of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Property Tax (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House and for bearing with us on that procedural issue.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I understand that the Leader wishes to make a proposal to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for Health for coming to the House and invite him to make his opening statement.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am going by the rota agreed at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. If Senator Conway wishes to give way, that is fine. Is Senator Clifford-Lee sharing time?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is almost an honorary Member at this stage, he is in here so often. I invite Senator Byrne to open the debate.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I will slightly amend the order of speakers. Senator Norris and the Independent grouping have been kind enough to allow Senator Bacik to speak now because I believe she has an important birthday celebration to attend. Her mother, Irena, is having a birthday party and I do not want to delay her further. I wish the Senator's mother a happy birthday.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am not as young as Senator Norris thinks. He is young at heart. That is what is more important.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I ask Senator Warfield to speak to this Bill. The other Bill is related, but it is not the Bill before the House.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am not cutting off the Senator. The issue is the Bill before us. The Senator is ranging into Seanad reform but she is also talking about a Bill that is not before us.