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Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Members who contributed to the debate. As the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice outlined, this is the first debate in the Seanad on the recommendations of a committee report. Such debates will generally take place approximately six months after the report is published in order that we can see which recommendations have been put in place and which remain outstanding.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate and thank him for all the work he is doing and the support he is getting for Ireland, not only at an EU level but also in the United States of America and across the globe, to protect the Good Friday Agreement, which is a key reason for the Northern Ireland protocol.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Chambers for her work on the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and for highlighting the issues and opportunities that are presented for Northern Ireland in the protocol, which is often lost in the debate in Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for his work on this important issue. I also thank our colleagues in the European Union and the Irish MEPs, who have been strong on this issue, working with their colleagues across the European Parliament. I also thank our friends in America. Congressman Richard Neal was mentioned earlier. I also thank President Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Taoiseach. If only he received applause like that every morning. In the course of his service as a public representative and in public life, he has, by any measure, made major changes in the posts and Ministries he has held. Of course, one of the posts he has not held is that of Senator, so we are delighted to welcome him to the Seanad, even for a few hours. Since he was...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Taoiseach for his address. I ask Senators to bear in mind that the timing is strict enough so that I can give everyone who has indicated that they will be speaking at an opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: We might just clarify where the secondary school is, so that the Taoiseach can take notes?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Senator Blaney is sharing time with Senator Clifford-Lee.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I call on the Leader to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to extend the sitting of the House, notwithstanding the Order of Business today?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed. Is that acceptable to the Taoiseach as there are a number of Members who still wish to contribute?

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: That is agreed. I now call on Senator Cassells.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? It is agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Since the Taoiseach's time is precious and he must get on a flight, I ask the Senators to restrict their remarks to one minute. We all want to hear the response.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Taoiseach, I call on my county colleague, Senator Ned O'Sullivan.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank all the Senators for their contribution. The Leas-Chathaoirleach will have the last word on this but, before that, I call on the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: And schools.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Before Members leave, I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to say few words. We had 30 Senators speaking. That is half of the Seanad. As more than 100 topics were raised, there was no possibility that the Taoiseach could address all of the topics. However, I thank him for taking notes on the topics. I now call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, who has two minutes.