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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Sharon Keogan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the necessity for changes to the Safe Pass system for construction workers in view of the 2017 High Court ruling on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the House the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and I thank him for being here.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Members will be aware, Mary Jackman, who was twice elected to this House, died on Monday, 30 May. A proud Limerick woman, Mary was a teacher by profession spending her entire career at Presentation College. As a member of Limerick County Council, Mary was a dedicated public representative for almost 30 years. She gave three decades of service to the people of Limerick city and county. Not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Before calling on the Leader of the Fianna Fáil group to respond to the Order of Business I welcome the ambassador from Portugal to the House today. The Portuguese National Day is a moment when the country celebrates one of its heroes who is not a warrior as the ambassador pointed out, but a poet. We have had some famous poets in our Seanad, notably W. B. Yeats. The poet is Luís...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: The Senator has to be sure that he is using the word "alleged" if he is talking about corruption.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: It is about alleged corruption. It can only be proven as corruption in a court of law.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for the invitation. Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Nicolas Coerver, who is a student at Boston College and is here with Senator Byrne. I hope he enjoys his time here in the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Maria Byrne. I thank her for bringing the passing of former Senator Mary Jackman to the notice of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome students from Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa. I hope they enjoy their time in Seanad Éireann as we celebrate our 100th birthday. Speaking of which, today is also the birthday of the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, although he is not yet 100. When they leave later they can wish him a happy breith lá. The Minister of State's son also goes to the school. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: The Senator is still a young person.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 105 and 106 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

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Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, who has responsibility for European affairs. He is doing a lot of work in this area as has Senator Dooley. Like me, Senator Dooley has visited Ukraine, as has Mr. Billy Kelleher, MEP, and the Ceann Comhairle. It is important for us to have this debate at this particular time in terms of the sanctions...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery the leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Bacik. She is welcome back to Seanad Éireann, albeit temporarily. I am sure she does not wish to come back permanently any time soon but we are always delighted when she visits on occasions like this. It is an issue I am sure she would be in the middle of if she were still in the Seanad, but I know she is championing the...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution and his continued work in this area. I thank the Government for its leadership in Europe on this issue. Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe that has never invaded another and we know what it is like to be in Ukraine's position. Therefore, we know what it is like to fight for our very survival as a country and a nation. That is...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Motion (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his leadership in putting forward that motion and getting colleagues across the House to support this important issue. The longer the war goes on, it may leave the public consciousness because it will receive less coverage but it is nonetheless a war in which Europe must support Ukraine to win. That can only be done if we ensure Ukraine has the resources and the...

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 115 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 117 and 118 have been ruled out of order.