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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I have received notice Senator Rebecca Moynihan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on classroom capacity in Irish primary schools, which is above the EU standard. I have also received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne of the following matter: The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister for Education to the House and thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule in the Department to take the first matter, which has been raised by Senator Moynihan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his comments on the staff of the Houses and the late hour everybody worked until last night. I pay tribute to the Senator and also to Samantha Long for articulating her story and also the stories of so many thousands of people who were failed by the State, its institutions and the churches, in the broader sense.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Senators will understand that I allowed more time for that topic because of Senator Keogan's personal involvement in this area and her commitment to helping the most vulnerable children in our community by raising a topic that many people would not be aware of regarding the number of children dying in the care of State. I thank her for raising this issue. I call Senator McGreehan.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice to the House and fáilte roimh an Cathaoirleach to the Seanad. This is one of the initiatives that this Seanad had undertaken for the renewal of the Seanad. A number of reports have suggested bringing in the Chairs of committees to the Seanad after they have published reports, examining the recommendations of those...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I will call Deputy Lawless, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice. I thank him for coming to the House to discuss this report. As Senator Chambers said, this is a very important topic. There are many cases that can be discussed, but I must warn Members not to mention people by name because we do not want to bring the House into disrepute. There is the issue of parliamentary privilege...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Chairman for outlining the 14 recommendations in the joint committee's report and its overall work on legislation.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I ask the Senators who are due to attend meetings to keep their contributions short. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: That is fine.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile. We will try to finish by 3 o’clock. I know that this is the Senator’s contribution-----

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I wish to allow the Minister back in. My apologies as he is not the Minister yet.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: It is a work in progress.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I will shortly call the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice back in to respond to Members and talk about the next steps. I am aware that the O'Malley report was published with 54 recommendations. What this is about as a process is looking at recommendations made by committees. We have discussed such recommendations before and we have all worked on them, but this is about making sure...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Members who contributed to the debate. As the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice outlined, this is the first debate in the Seanad on the recommendations of a committee report. Such debates will generally take place approximately six months after the report is published in order that we can see which recommendations have been put in place and which remain outstanding.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate and thank him for all the work he is doing and the support he is getting for Ireland, not only at an EU level but also in the United States of America and across the globe, to protect the Good Friday Agreement, which is a key reason for the Northern Ireland protocol.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Chambers for her work on the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and for highlighting the issues and opportunities that are presented for Northern Ireland in the protocol, which is often lost in the debate in Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for his work on this important issue. I also thank our colleagues in the European Union and the Irish MEPs, who have been strong on this issue, working with their colleagues across the European Parliament. I also thank our friends in America. Congressman Richard Neal was mentioned earlier. I also thank President Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the staffing resources and services at the diabetes clinic in the University Limerick Hospitals Group. I have also received notice from Senator Aisling Dolan of the following...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: We had a discussion yesterday at the commission meeting and I have been asked to read out a health and safety note. All Members in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility in respect of protecting themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members are strongly advised to practice good hand hygiene and observe the checkerboard seating arrangement. They...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: I call the leader of the Fianna Fáil grouping, Senator Chambers.