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Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I wish to mark the fact that a small country a lot like Ireland this week celebrates its independence. A year before Dáil Éireann sat for the first time, Estonia declared independence on 24 February 1918. It is a small county that, like Ireland, struggled for so long for independence and, as such, we share a common bond. Of course, we also share membership of the European Union...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: Leading off for Fine Gael today is that party's Whip. I call Senator Kyne.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: As the Senators who are on the rota have contributed, the sitting will now be suspended for 15 minutes to allow for sanitation in accordance with the Order of the Seanad made on Friday, 19 February. Matters on the business of the Seanad will resume thereafter.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I am sorry to interrupt but we must start the next business at 1.30 p.m. and-----

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: We must also allow for the cleaning of the Chamber. I remind Members that we are due to start again at 1.30 p.m. I am sorry, Leader.

Seanad: National Climate and Air Roadmap for the Agriculture Sector: Statements (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to address the issue of climate change and the national climate and air roadmap for the agriculture sector.

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I point out that there are 949 local authority members, which is 678 fewer than there were a decade ago. We have the lowest rate of public representation at a local level of any country in Europe. The next nearest country in respect of the rate of local representation is the United Kingdom, which has twice as many public representatives per head of population...

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Cummins. Is he moving amendments to this motion?

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Mark Daly: The Senator is not moving the amendments. He has six minutes.

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

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Aisling Dolan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the status of the new school building project proposed for Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Ballinasloe National School, County Galway. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (1 Mar 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Josepha Madigan, to the House and thank her for attending.

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

Mark Daly: I note that all the other Members present are female. I welcome everyone. Chestit praznikmeans "happy holidays" in Bulgarian and 3 March marks the international date for the re-establishment of Bulgarian statehood from the Ottoman Empire in 1878. Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Bulgaria. Last year also marked the 100th...

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

Mark Daly: We are fortunate to have a representative of that community in this House. On Senator Garvey’s comments on the Irish language, I will be circulating ten phrases that could be used in the Chamber during Seachtain na Gaeilge. They will not be too taxing or very technical. As this is Seachtain na Gaeilge and we are approaching St. Patrick’s Day, it would be appropriate if they...

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

Mark Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir and I now call on Senator Flynn.

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

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for marking that important anniversary and outlining the steps still required to be taken to fulfil the pledge in the Dáil declaration four years ago.

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

Mark Daly: Senator Annie Hoey has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 6 be taken before No. 1". The amendment was seconded by Senator Mark Wall and the Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept it. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Mark Daly: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (1 Mar 2021)

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

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

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