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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Anois, before I call the Leader, I welcome the ambassador of Georgia to the House. He is a guest of Senator Joe Conway and Senator Aubrey McCarthy. We also welcome the ambassador of Barbados, who is a friend of Senator Joe Flaherty. They are both welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here. I call the Leader to respond on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (22 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: A copy of the resolution of Seanad Éireann will be sent to the family of the late Senator Calnan.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Noonan - the need for the Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy to provide an update on progress regarding the publication of marine protected areas legislation and the timeline for introduction to the Dáil and Seanad. Senator Dee Ryan - the need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Marine Protected Areas (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Marine Protected Areas (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome students from Sacred Heart Secondary School in Cork who are guests of Seanadóir Noel O'Donovan. They were finalists in the certified Irish Angus competition and they met the Minister for agriculture, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste. Lucy, Ellen, Ciara, Niamh and their teacher Mary are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I note that Senator O'Donovan had a question in...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Leader to propose the Order of Business, as this is the first sitting day since the presidential election, I take a moment to congratulate our President-elect, Catherine Connolly. I have no doubt that Catherine Connolly will serve with distinction. We all wish her the very best of success over the next seven years during her term of office. Of course we also acknowledge...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: You have to be careful in your language in terms of allegations-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome guests of an Senadóir Gareth Scahill from Clann na nGael GAA Club. The health and wellness and well-being committee has its senior citizens and senior members in the Houses. You look a few years over minor. I am not too sure; you might be in the junior team at the moment. Best of luck in your next county championship. The friends of the community in Roscommon are most...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome here today the second part of Senator Gareth Scahill's group. Councillor Valerie Duffy is here as well from Roscommon with a group from the well-being and health committees from Clann na nGael GAA club. I thank them for coming.I am told they are all members of the minor team. I also welcome the members of the Irish Association of French-Language teachers who are here with the...

Seanad: Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (4 Nov 2025)

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

Seanad: Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (4 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Chris Andrews - the need for the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to make a statement on funding allocations to support the League of Ireland. Senator Shane Curley - the need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on providing additional time...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Minister to reply, I welcome Scoil Chrónáin Naofa from Bray. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I am delighted you could come. I do not know whether you heard about the unofficial role of Seanad Éireann, but there is no homework for the rest of the week when you visit Seanad Éireann. If the teachers do give you homework for the rest for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: No, Ministers have to do their homework.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for his response.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Kennelly in expressing my sympathies to Jim's family. He was a great Kerryman, a great public representative and a great human being. He had an interest in a wide range of areas beyond his beloved Kerry, everything from Ukraine to the United States of America, in which he had great interest. He attended many functions on behalf of Ireland in New York, Boston and beyond. Ar...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome guests of Senator Conway, Michelle Madden and her daughter, Sinéad, from Ennis. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery the ATU Project WAVE group, who are guests of Senator Nessa Cosgrove. Their teachers are here from Sligo, Mayo and Roscommon. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann . Thank you for being here today. We are delighted to have you here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Mark Daly: Is the Order of Business agreed?