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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his kind words about Congressman Neal's address yesterday. I also welcome the boys and girls of sixth class at St. Sinneach's National School in Colehill, Longford, whose local Senator is Senator Carrigy. I welcome the principal and the sixth class teacher, Ms Lavelle. I am told that Senator Carrigy's wife, Úna, teaches in the school so our guests will have to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his contribution and kind words.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Senator Malcolm Byrne's brother, Ronan. He and his partner Amanda are most welcome. We are delighted to have them here. As he knows, his brother works very hard on behalf of all the people who elected him in addition to the people of Wexford. We are delighted he is making such a valuable contribution, but Ronan can tell us all the other stories later when...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Aidan Davitt that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the to make a statement on the provision of an autism spectrum disorder unit for Ratoath junior national school, Ratoath, County Meath. I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter: The...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Sweden's ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr. Magnus Rydén. The national day of Sweden commemorates Gustav Vasa being made king in 1523 and the new government being formed in 1809, which is viewed as the foundation of the constitutional monarchy of Sweden. Last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: No boasting now, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome to the Gallery Councillor Gilroy from County Meath. He is most welcome and I thank him for being with us in the Chamber today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: We will have a minute of silence as it is important that we acknowledge the sacrifice of our UN peacekeepers. This morning, I discussed with the ambassador the importance of peacekeepers and that there can never be enough peacekeepers in the world. We will have that minute of silence. As regards the issue of the medals, am I correct in understanding that they were awarded the medals and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: It may be a subject suitable for a Commencement matter. If the Senator tables a request in that regard, I will pick it to be dealt with tomorrow. I thank him for raising that important matter. We think of Billy Kedian and his family on this occasion of his anniversary.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I wish to point out to the Senator that posters are not supposed to be displayed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I ask the Senator to speak and then she can take down the poster.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I suggest that the Senator submit that matter for a Commencement debate and ask that the Minister be present for the response, if that would be of assistance. I know the Senator is looking for a wider debate but tabling a Commencement matter would be a step, if she wished to do so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I know the Senator is persistent. I am sure it will knock on the door.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: The Senator is looking for a date to announce the date for the leaving certificate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I do not think I would recommend that as a Commencement matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: No need to bring this House into disrepute.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for remembering former Senator Jackman. We will have expressions of sympathy tomorrow for her. We think of her family at this difficult time and her extraordinary commitment to public service, which should and will be acknowledged by this House. That will happen after tomorrow's Order of Business. I thank the Senator for raising the matter this afternoon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: This is hardly matter for the Order of Business, Deputy Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Mark Daly: Please do.