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Seanad: Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2021: First Stage (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2021: First Stage (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: The motion relates to an amendment to the Standing Orders of the Seanad in the context of the use of the word "Chairman". There are 89 references to "Chairman" in our rule book and, 102 years on from the first sitting of the First Dáil, I think it is inappropriate that the Seanad would still use the word "Chairman". As a result of the motion that has been unanimously agreed by the...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Boyhan for sharing his story with us. It is important that people hear first-hand accounts of what happened to Members of this House who were in those institutions. The Senator continues to be an advocate for those who are without a voice and are unable to speak up on their own behalf and that of the children they gave up for adoption and were forced to give up for adoption.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I remind Members that by order of the House, the Minister is to be given ten minutes to reply. The building is to be shut down at 7 p.m. this evening due to public health guidelines and to ensure we are not stretching our staffing resources too far. The Minister will contribute now and Senator O'Loughlin will be the first speaker when the discussion resumes.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senators. I call on the Minister to reply to the Senators who have spoken today. He will speak again next week on the issues raised by Members on the report.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I ask for silence in the Chamber to allow the Minister to speak.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming into the House and all the Senators who made important contributions.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for coming into the Seanad today to respond to the matters before us. Before that, by order of the House, I must read out all the Commencement matters that were submitted by Senators. I have notice from Senator Shane Cassells that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Senators will be aware that the late Senator, Professor Brian Hillery, who was a Member of this House from 1977 to 1997 has died. Brian served a term in the Dáil from 1989 to 1992 representing the people and the constituency of Dún Laoghaire. He was a native of Miltown Malbay in County Clare and was a nephew of the former President Patrick Hillery. He was a very popular Member of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Today is Australia Day. We hope the 30,000 Australians living in Ireland, the 25 million Australians living in Australia and around the world, 5 million of whom have Irish heritage, and the 70,000 Irish men and women living down under have a happy and safe Australia Day. Although we are divided by time zones and Australia is half a world away, we are united by a shared history. This year...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Although I have Senator Craughwell listed as speaking for the Independent group, I might ask the father of the House to address the Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for raising that issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Craughwell and thank him for allowing the father of the House to speak ahead of him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for raising that important issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Senator Sherlock might table that particular topic as a Commencement matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Finally, I call Seanadóir John Cummins.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader to respond to the matters raised on the Order of Business, I wish her a very happy birthday. In normal circumstances we would nearly buy her a cake with just one candle and we would have a proper celebration but due to Covid restrictions we will have to wait until another day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I call the Leader, on the Order of Business.