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Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I congratulate Senator Chambers, who has chaired the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union for some time, on the interim report. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, back to the House. Having served in the Seanad for many years, I am sure he is delighted to be back. I...

Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again? Is it 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday?

Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Catherine Ardagh 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 the timescale for the implementation of the refined DEIS model. I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter: The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Educational Disadvantage (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Josepha Madigan, to the House and thank her for taking the matter raised by Senator Ardagh, who has four minutes.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I note the Republic of Cyprus is marking 61 years of independence. The historic parallels between Ireland and Cyprus are striking. They are two small island nations that have struggled to gain independence. Cyprus and Ireland are island countries, located on the opposite ends of the family of European nations. As partners in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Leading off for the Fianna Fáil grouping this morning is Senator Ollie Crowe.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I call the leader of the Opposition, Senator Victor Boyhan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: For the benefit of the House, it has been ruled upon and has been Seanad practice for a long time that the President should not be brought into debates within this House because of the separation of powers. I understand this issue is in the public arena, but as it is a practice of the House then it would not be appropriate to directly refer to the President.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I am sorry, Senator. I have outlined the practice in the House and the provision in the Constitution. I will not get into the Constitution. The President should not be referred to or criticised directly or indirectly with regard to any matter in this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I will outline the practice one more time. It refers to criticising the President. You can praise the President all you wish but the practice in the House is not to criticise or refer directly or indirectly to the President. I ask the Senator to respect that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Mullen for his assistance to Senator Boyhan. I refer to the rulings of previous Chairs regarding the practice of bringing the President into discussions in this House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for raising such an important issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Senator Boyhan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2021: First Stage (29 Sep 2021)

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

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2021: First Stage (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Housing For All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister and thank him for coming to address this important topic for all our citizens.

Seanad: Housing For All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Is the Minister looking for a permanent transfer?

Seanad: National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators will have six minutes and the Minister will have 15 minutes. The proposer will have five minutes in which to reply.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on rising energy prices, increased demand on the electricity grid and the potential for power outages during winter. I have also received...