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

Mark Daly: We have all had those.

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

Mark Daly: I join other Senators in highlighting that tomorrow is the United Nations international day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. It is important that the House and all nations remember the victims of the most horrendous crime against humanity in the last century. Senator Clifford-Lee has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 6 be taken before No....

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Former Senator Brian Hillery (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: As I indicated earlier, I call on Members to be upstanding for one minutes' silence in respect of former Senator Brian Hillery.

Seanad: Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Is there a seconder for the proposal?

Seanad: Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Jan 2021)

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

Seanad: Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for taking the time out of her busy schedule to address us on this important issue.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Daly: I have here copies of the entire report. I thank the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, for bringing them over to us today for the debate. This is a copy for Senator Boyhan. From what I have read of the 2,865 pages of the report, like many Members of this House I have been disturbed and dismayed by the contents. The prevailing sense within...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for coming in. Before the Minister of State answers Senator McGahon's question, I have to read out the matters submitted. I have received notice from Senator John McGahon that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for explaining the situation prior to Christmas. I know she was double booked on that day and had a constituency issue to deal with.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: Today is 1 February and we celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde, St. Brigid's Day. She was a negotiator, peacemaker and community activist. She was a leader and a wise woman. St. Brigid's Day represents a new dawn on spring. There are hopefully longer, warmer days ahead, this year more than any other. We are looking forward to warmer days and longer evenings. It will be welcome and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: If Senator Cassells wants to interrupt, he must ask permission through the Chair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: Senator Cassells must speak through the Chair. He must follow the Standing Order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: Because Senator Bacik was interrupted, I allowed her more time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I am sure St. Brigid would agree and I think we would all support the Minister of State's call. If St. Patrick can have a national holiday, St. Brigid deserves a national holiday as well. I call Senator Ó Donnghaile.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: In the report, one of the most shocking aspects relating to Bessborough was that, in one year, 75% of babies died, yet no issue was raised. I thank Senator Black for raising this matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I express my sympathy to Senator Keogan and her brothers and sisters on the sad passing of their mother.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I think the Leader answered that in response to the issue of mother and baby homes and I am sure that she will facilitate a further debate on that. Senator Ó Donnghaile has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 29, motion 8, be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House. I thank him for coming and taking this important debate on this very important topic.

Seanad: Special Education Provision: Statements (8 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this very important debate. I know many parents throughout the country are anxious to hear the update on the provision of special education for their children, an issue that has many families under stress at the moment. I hope the Minister of State will outline how we can relieve the stress on those families.