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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: On public representatives getting their own legal advice at local authority level, they are entitled to get a second opinion in those types of issues and this should be paid for by the council.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome Senators and our MEP colleagues for the constituency of Midlands-North-West to the Chamber. I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Colm Markey, MEP, and Ms Maria Walsh, MEP. Unfortunately, Mr. Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, MEP, and Mr. Chris MacManus, MEP, could not be here today. My apologies to Mr. MacManus for the late notification, which was entirely my fault. He is unable to...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Mr. Markey for his considered thoughts. I call on Ms Maria Walsh, MEP for Midlands-North-West.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank both Ms Walsh and Mr. Markey for their contributions. Before I call Senator Chambers to lead questions from the group spokespersons, I leave the House in the capable hands of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator O'Reilly, who has vast experience in Europe. We discussed this event at a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and I asked him to chair our sessions. We will...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: May I ask with whom Senator Chambers is sharing time?

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Keogan for sharing her story. It is a clear example of the necessity for legislation that would prevent what has happened to her, to Members of this House and to members of our society. It is timely that this legislation would be brought before us.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome everyone back to the Seanad Chamber. It is good to be back. I thank everybody who has made it possible to continue our business in a safe manner in the middle of this pandemic. 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 Foreign Affairs to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the leader of the Opposition, Senator Boyhan, for raising the matter of the victims of the Troubles and their search for justice. I also thank Senator Currie for going to Belfast that day. It was truly a historic event given that it was the first time in the history of this island that all of the major political parties signed one document. It was a truly historic event in that...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank Members very much for coming in this afternoon on our first day back in full session in the Seanad Chamber. I particularly thank Senator Moynihan for coming back after getting married at the weekend. It shows dedication to the cause that she would-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I congratulate the Senator. As is traditional, we mark not only Senator Moynihan's wedding, but the national days of our European colleagues. Malta today celebrates its independence day, having gained its independence in 1964. As two island nations on the periphery of Europe, Ireland and Malta share certain historical experiences. Ireland and Malta struggled for a long time for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for the advertisement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I congratulate Senator Ward on his engagement. I forgot to mention that earlier. I call Senator Gavan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Sometimes Members, no more than myself, leave their phones on so I remind everybody to turn their phones back on when they leave the Chamber.

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome Senators to the Chamber for our first panel and university Members forum debate. These debates are a new departure for the Seanad and give effect to some of the recommendations made in the reports on Seanad reform, including the 2018 report of the implementation group on Seanad reform, which was chaired by Senator McDowell. As we all know, consensus regarding Seanad renewal and...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for sharing her story and outlining the challenges facing society, with silence allowing perpetrators to go unpunished. We must encourage victims to come forward and know they will be protected. Unfortunately, all too often they end up being punished by society. That must change.

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for attending and listening carefully to the contributions of Members. His having done so is timely given the legislation proposed by him and Senator Ruane. The most important proposal is that every university would have to report to the Minister and appropriate authorities on their annual number of NDAs. That, in itself, would do a lot to shine a light. What has been...

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

Mark Daly: This is our last sitting in this Chamber, hopefully. As I have done in advance of the national days of other countries, I wish to mark the Belgian national day, which is coming up. Belgium is a close friend of Ireland and has supported peace on this island. The bonds of friendship between Ireland and Belgium are strong and deep. Our enduring friendship is grounded in historical...

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

Mark Daly: I join with Members in thanking Martin, Bridget, Carmel, Ilinca, Ethan, Aisling and, of course, Grace in my office, and all the staff of the Oireachtas for their tireless work. I thank the ushers, Bills Office, the information technology, IT, department and, most important of all, the cleaners who keep us safe in these unprecedented times. I also thank the Leader for her leadership of the...

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

Mark Daly: I thank the Leader for raising the issue of women's solidarity in Belarus. It is a cause that the Seanad could champion because women bear the brunt of the oppression in that country.They very much appreciated the passing of the motion by Seanad Éireann yesterday. I thank Senator Ward, and all Senators, who championed that cause.