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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, who is a former Member of the House, back to Seanad Éireann in his new capacity. I think I saw his father in Leinster House earlier. He might be coming back to visit us as well.

Seanad: Minute's Silence in Memory of Garda Kevin Flatley (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Anois, a chairde, we are all aware of the sad passing of Garda Kevin Flatley in the line of duty. Every time a member of An Garda Síochána goes out on their day's work, there is always a chance they will not come home. On behalf of Seanad Éireann and all the Seanadóirí, I express my deepest condolences to Garda Flatley's family, friends and colleagues. I ask...

Seanad: Minute's Silence in Memory of Garda Kevin Flatley (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Go raibh maith agaibh, a chairde.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Is the Senator seconding the amendment by Senator Andrews?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Senator Chris Andrews has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 11 be taken before No. 1, which has been seconded by Senator Tully. The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: First Stage (13 May 2025)

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

Seanad: Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: First Stage (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the guests of Senator Costello from Tallaght and the various residents associations. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Vótáil.

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (13 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Will the Senators who are claiming a division please rise?

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (13 May 2025)

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 Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they wish to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings that occurred 51 years ago this week. Senator Nessa Cosgrove - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to suspend implementation of GAEC 2 until 2026...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader, I welcome the Chairman of the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, along with two hard workers in his office, Joss Brooks and Oisin Twohig, who are transition year students. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Yesterday, a number of Members mentioned the death of a former Member of the House, Paddy O'Toole. Paddy was known as a hard-working Cabinet member from 1977 to 1987. Prior to that, he served in the Thirteenth Seanad from 1973 to 1977 and in the Seventeenth Seanad in 1987. He was a native of Doolough in Erris in north County Mayo. He was a primary school teacher just outside Ballina prior...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Senator Cathal Byrne from County Wexford and his uncle James, aunt Jackie, Sarah Egan and cousins Mary and John Byrne. I am sure this is payback for canvassing. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann. Maybe it is credit in the bank for canvassing into the future. They are most welcome. They can rest assured that Cathal makes a great...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome guests of Deputy Malcolm Byrne from Carnew National School to Seanad Éireann. Is that everybody dressed in blue? I welcome the boys and girls of Wexford. As is the tradition in Seanad Éireann, there is no homework for the rest of the week. Thank you for coming to visit. As well as getting an education, you get off homework.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Duffy, I welcome his intern and guest in the Gallery, James Cafferkey from St. Muredach's College in County Mayo. We are delighted to have him here and I hope the Senator does not work him too hard.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome more guests of Deputy Grace Boland. I welcome the pupils from Rush national school in County Dublin. It would be remiss of me not to give them a night off from homework, because otherwise there would be a small bit of problem. I also welcome Ellie Griffin from Trinity College Dublin, who is an intern of Senator Tom Clonan. She is most welcome here today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome guests of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, former councillor Mary Greene from Waterford and Nuala Kennedy from Carlow. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann. I ask the Deputy Leader to move the expression of sympathy for former Senator Paddy O'Toole.