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Seanad: Situation in Gaza: Statements (29 May 2025)

Mark Daly: I thank the Tánaiste for his contribution and his continued work on this. We can all agree the attacks in Gaza must stop. The vitally needed food and medical supplies must get in to Gaza, the hostages need to be released, and the step by the European Union of the review of the human rights clause in the EU-Israel agreement is a step in the right direction, although a year after Ireland...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Paul Daly - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to undertake a review of water connections policy to ensure that farmers with multiple land parcels pay a single customer charge. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Housing,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: A vote has been called in the Dáil. Members may want to start and we will come back. Whichever you want to do, Minister

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: We have approximately six minutes. We can proceed with the opening part or we can-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before we take the next Commencement matter, I welcome the people from Praxis Care in Mulhuddart, who are guests of Emer Currie, who used to be a Member of this House. I also welcome the group who are here at the invitation of the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy. I thank them for being here.

Seanad: Visit of Portuguese Delegation (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador from Portugal, H.E. Bernardo Lucena. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann today on the occasion of the national day of Portugal. I thank him for taking a break from his celebrations to come and visit Seanad Éireann. I know he will not be able to stay with us for long as the celebrations continue, as they should, on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Emily Hunt, who is on an internship with Senator Craughwell. I hope she enjoys her time in Leinster House. I thank her for being here today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Andrews, I welcome Marlin Schmidt and Jolene Cusack from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I also welcome family members of Deputy Joanna Byrne, as well as guests of Deputies Emer Higgins, Barry Ward and Emer Currie. They are also most welcome to Seanad Éireann. If they were all school groups, I would give them...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I urge caution. While Senator Andrews may have the permission of the family, he must be careful when speaking about people who are in those vulnerable situations and referring to them on the record and putting it into the public arena. I ask the Senator to be cautious.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I am guessing Limerick will be back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: As we have run over time slightly and the next business is supposed to begin now, I suggest the Leader propose that we begin No. 1 after the Order of Business concludes.

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: The combined speeches of the proposer and seconder will not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators will have six minutes each. I call on Senator Linda Nelson Murray to move the motion.

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: For the benefit of Members, the Minister can contribute at any time he indicates. Is Senator Scahill seconding the motion?

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: If there are no other Senators offering, before I call the Minister of State, I welcome Martin Monaghan from Longford, who has left his father at home because, apparently, he would give anyone a good grilling. People who have been on the Seanad campaign and have called into the shop will have been put through their paces. I believe even Ministers have been put through their paces on the...

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to make a statement on the funding of League of Ireland and grassroots football in light of the FAI's new strategy. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to review the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (11 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the first Commencement matter, I welcome the ambassador from Palestine. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I know you have a series of meetings and I thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me this morning. We, as always, call for an immediate ceasefire and immediate access for aid into the Gaza Strip, the release of all hostages and a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the guests of Senator Nelson Murray to the Seanad Chamber. I thank them very much for coming to visit us. I hope they enjoy their day. I am sure the Senator will look after them very well. She is working very hard here in Seanad Éireann.