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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: This debate is beginning to sound like an episode of "The Sunday Game".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Senator Frances Black, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, and Deputy James O'Connor. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I join the Senator in wishing Martin Groves all the best in his retirement. He did it without ceremony, which is how he did a lot of his work here in the Seanad, quietly behind the scenes. He wanted to make sure we were in recess before he announced it as he would not welcome the tributes in public many members have given him for his long and distinguished service of four decades to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Senator Fitzpatrick has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 9 be taken before No. 1", which was seconded by Senator Comyn. The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment to the Order of Business agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: First Stage (29 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: First Stage (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Senators Scahill and Ahearn have indicated they wish to share time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I will give you injury time.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Anois, an t-Aire Stáit. I thank him for coming to Seanad Éireann to discuss this important topic, which has been well explored. He took on the portfolio in a very difficult time, especially with the storm that levelled hundreds of acres of forestry. I thank him for his ongoing work.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I will give the Minister of State injury time as well.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: We are four minutes over time.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: The next Minister is waiting outside.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I would always give a neighbour a bit of injury time.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: That concludes statements on forestry.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eileen Flynn - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on students, in particular students with special educational needs and of Traveller and Roma ethnicity, being placed on reduced school days during the 2023-24 academic year; and what measures are being taken to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (30 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Flynn, I welcome Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School to the Visitors Gallery. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank them for being here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: How is he doing so far?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome students from St. Cronan’s Senior National School in Swords to the Public Gallery. I presume some teachers are with them or possibly the students are doing a self-guided tour. I welcome the teachers as well.