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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: We will take the questions and then come back for the responses.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Ms Sugden for that very insightful perspective on the nuances within unionism. It is important for people to understand that it is not solely about the issue of identity per se.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Clonan.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Ms Sugden, Professor Shirlow, Ms Grundle, Mr. Dougherty and Mr. Moore for their contributions. I invite them to stay with us. Ms Sugden is joining us remotely and is most welcome to stay to hear the rest of the contributions if she wishes. I know she is busy, however, and may need to leave us at some stage. I thank her for her participation as part of this session. We will move...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Mr. Gunther Thumann. Senator, others wish to contribute.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for that contribution. One of the key parts of this debate is the issue around previous referendums and learning lessons, which we will address in the next session. As some people have said to me, we are fortunate to have had Brexit, in the sense that we see what an unprepared-for referendum can do. Many people have said to me also, with which I tend to agree, that...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: No, I have no problem with the informality.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: That is a good question, Mr. Graham, and I will hand it back to the Senators.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: There were a number of questions directed at people who contributed earlier and I want to let them respond.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: The point former Senator Marshall made around people listening is the big point on this. Professor Shirlow made that point as well about the data and listening to it, what happened in the Brexit referendum where nobody was listening to the other point of view and the data, and also the structures that are being put around in unionism in relation to the case for the union, which many here are...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: We are resuming on amendment No. 19 in the name of Senator Barry Ward. I will read the groupings again for the benefit of Senators. I will call on the Minister to speak, but if any other Senator wishes to speak, he or she should indicate a wish to do so. Amendments Nos. 19 to 28, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 26 is consequential on amendment No. 19. Amendments Nos. 19 to 28,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senators to respond, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Mr. Brady and the politics class from Dundalk Grammar School in County Louth, who are here as guests of Senator McGahon. They are most welcome. I hope the students learn a lot on their day out to Leinster House and enjoy their visit here. They are seeing democracy in action. I thank them for visiting Seanad...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 26 cannot be moved because it is consequential on amendment No. 19.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I move on to the next section, I welcome representatives of Killusty Tidy Towns from County Tipperary who are in the House with Senator Ahearn. Mr. Leo Darcy and Ms Louise Coen are most welcome. I thank them for all their hard work. My mother is involved with Tidy Towns so I know the amount of work that goes into it. I thank the guests for being here today.