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Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on a very successful trip to the United States of America. Following his meetings with world leaders and our friends on Capitol Hill, I believe that a message has been sent out loud and clear by the latter regarding their support for the Good Friday Agreement and the ongoing discussions about the protocol and Ireland's position on that. I thank...

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2021/693 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Justice Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) 1382/2013.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on delays in issuing general employment permits for workers in the agrifood sector. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Permits (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House and thank him for taking the first matter, which has been raised by Senator Robbie Gallagher.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Sep 2021)

Mark Daly: Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I regret to inform the House that Senator Hoey's father, Ray Hoey, has passed away. We express our sympathies to our colleague, Senator Hoey, and all her family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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

Mark Daly: Leading off for Sinn Féin this morning is Senator Boylan.

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.