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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next Senator I welcome from Wexford in the Gallery Councillor Andrew Bolger and a school from Wexford, I guess. I welcome them all to Seanad Éireann this morning along with Patrick Higgins. I now call on Senator Annie Hoey.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome to the Gallery all the teachers and pupils from Glenageary Killiney National School. They are here with Senator Ward. I hope that they enjoy their time in Leinster House, that they learn loads and that the highlight of the day is not the shopping but being in the Seanad Chamber looking at our fabulous room with our fabulous Senators. I thank the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I move: That Seanad Éireann- - expresses its deepest sadness on the death of former Senator Jimmy Leonard; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution as a Member to Irish public life and his dedication and service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Funding for Ukrainian Students in Irish Universities: Statements (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to speak on this important topic at this time. He has eight minutes.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: We do not want to make people identifiable. I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for sharing her story. Unfortunately, it is the story of many, which speaks to the importance of this legislation. As she pointed out, it is because of the predominantly female leadership of Seanad Éireann that it is coming through at this time, even if it was long delayed in many respects.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the Chamber. She has taken time out of her busy schedule to be here, because of the importance of this Bill for the victims of sexual assault. The Minister of State commented on how, as we all know, the perpetrator’s previous history is not allowed to be given to the court. Yet, the victim's previous history is given to the court. That...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the next round of supports for the town and village renewal scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn of the following matter: ...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2022)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: For its information, I advice the House that our superintendent, Ms Teresa Dolan, has tendered her resignation and has left the service to move to the Department of Justice. On behalf of Members, I wish her well and thank her for the outstanding, diligent and committed work she did while she was here. She is a person of the utmost integrity, ability and dedication. We wish her well in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I know. The Senator-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: To be fair to everybody, this is a debating Chamber. People are entitled to their points of view. They know the Standing Orders. If someone is in breach of the Standing Orders, I will deal with them. We can interpret the Standing Orders. I would like people to be fair-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: I am not the judge of what people say here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: My role here-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: My point is, and I think Members would all agree, that this is a debating Chamber. Nobody agrees on-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator Buttimer-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Mark Daly: -----has have made his point. Senators are entitled to respond in the time available to them. However, Senators are also entitled to their opinions and points of view.