Results 21-24 of 24 for speaker:Mark Duffy

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2025)

Mark Duffy: This a moment of great opportunity for Irish sport. This weekend the new League of Ireland season began and I had the good fortune of attending the Bohemians versus Shamrock Rovers game in the Aviva Stadium. It was incredible to see the energy and the enthusiasm and the sheer number of fans who attended. I compliment everyone who was involved in that. Over the weekend 51,000 people...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Mark Duffy: I join in congratulating Senator Kyne on his appointment as Leader of the House. I wish him every success and I look forward to working with him. I second Senator Ahearn’s request for a debate with the Minister for Transport. There are a whole swathe of issues in the west of Ireland and projects that urgently need investment and delivery. We need to move on from the stage of...

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Mark Duffy: First, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election. Our connection goes further beyond politics to way back when he soldiered on a Fijian island with my sister, Bernadette, and my brother-in-law, Seán. He has come a long way since then.

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Mark Duffy: That will not be in my gift this term, anyway. I congratulate the Cathaoirleach as well as all the Senators from across the Chamber who have been elected or appointed to this House. I have come through three election periods and I thank the people of Mayo who have shown their faith in me in two local elections, a recent general election and in the Seanad election. As we know, our families...