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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I read the Commencement, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador from Italy. He is most welcome. Today marks Italy's Republic Day, the establishment of the Republic of Italy in 1946. The Irish and the Italians have a great shared history of emigration. We are known as builders of nations, in particular in the United States of America. Migration between our...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: From that celebration to this celebration of democracy. I have received notice of the following Commencement matters from Senators this morning. I thank them for being here for Italy's national day. I have received notice from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of State...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the ambassador of Denmark to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Denmark's national day is Constitution Day. As an EU member state, Denmark has been a valued friend of Ireland, especially during the Brexit process. The Kingdom of Denmark celebrates Constitution Day, which marks its first constitution in 1849 and its...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Deputy Leader of the Fianna Fáil group, in the Gallery with us as well we have the pupils from sixth class in Grange National School. Are they going to give us a wave? They are. I thank them. This is Senator Ahearn's local primary school and I am sure he was a well-behaved student in his days there. We have the deputy principal with us, Richard Carroll, as well...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Buttimer for the point of information. I also welcome Liam to the Gallery as well, and all the boys and girls from Grange National School. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann today. I call Senator Fiona O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for raising those important issues. I thank her also for her leadership in PACE, representing Ireland across Europe. It was important this week to have so many of our friends and allies from the European community and beyond in Dublin with us to enable us as a country to communicate our message.It is very important that, with her leadership and that of others, we...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022, on 1 June 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann also has passed the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, on 1 June 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to provide an update on the proposed HIV and AIDS national monument. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher: The need for the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I ask Members to show their appreciation for our colleagues from Ukraine.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: On behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann, the Senate of Ireland, it is an honour for us to have Ms Lesia Vasylenko, MP, Ms Alyona Shkrum, MP, Mr. Dmytro Natalukha, MP and Mr. Rostyslav Tistyk, MP, here today. When your President addressed the joint sitting of our Houses of Parliament a number of months ago, in my response to his passionate speech, I asked Deputies and Senators to join...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: We are honoured to have them here today. When the Ceann Comhairle and I were invited to Kyiv by the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, we met with President Zelenskyy, who signed a note for Anastasiia which said "Be strong, be brave". She has certainly been that. We cannot imagine what she and her fellow Ukrainian refugees have gone through, having to leave their country and seek asylum...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Ms Shkrum. Anois, Mr. Tistyk.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Go raibh míle maith agat. Senators Ahearn and Ward will lead the responses. I commend the Senators on their initiative in going to Ukraine and on their leadership in making sure this historic event happened, where Members of the Ukrainian Parliament have been the first to address a national parliament since the war began.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: In quoting Irish patriots, I will quote Terence MacSwiney, who said it is not those who can inflict the most but those who can endure the most who will prevail in the end. Another wise quote states that it is not the scorn of my enemies but the silence of my friends that hurts the most. In Ireland, our guests will not hear any silence with respect to Ukraine. We will finish the session by...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State back into the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Will the Senators claiming the division please rise?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Member may speak only once per amendment on Report Stage except for the amendment's proposer, who may reply to the discussion on same. Also on Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 24 and 25 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 3 is out of order, as it does not arise out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 4 and amendments Nos. 9 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendments Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, are physical alternatives to 9.