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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: There was no need for that. The Senator was going so well and then he had to mention that. It was a bad enough year and then that had to happen.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: 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 Finance to make a statement on his plans to reform the local property tax. I have also received notice from Senator Joe O'Reilly of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Property Tax (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House and for bearing with us on that procedural issue.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I understand that the Leader wishes to make a proposal to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for Health for coming to the House and invite him to make his opening statement.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am going by the rota agreed at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. If Senator Conway wishes to give way, that is fine. Is Senator Clifford-Lee sharing time?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is almost an honorary Member at this stage, he is in here so often. I invite Senator Byrne to open the debate.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I will slightly amend the order of speakers. Senator Norris and the Independent grouping have been kind enough to allow Senator Bacik to speak now because I believe she has an important birthday celebration to attend. Her mother, Irena, is having a birthday party and I do not want to delay her further. I wish the Senator's mother a happy birthday.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am not as young as Senator Norris thinks. He is young at heart. That is what is more important.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I ask Senator Warfield to speak to this Bill. The other Bill is related, but it is not the Bill before the House.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I am not cutting off the Senator. The issue is the Bill before us. The Senator is ranging into Seanad reform but she is also talking about a Bill that is not before us.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I understand that.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: The House is due to adjourn at 7.15 p.m. Would the Minister of State like to contribute now?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: The Minister of State has up to 15 minutes. We will get other people in, but I want to make sure the Minister of State participates in the debate.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: By order of the House, we must conclude by 7.15 p.m. Four Senators who have indicated they wish to speak have been here for some time and I am anxious to include them. Senator Ward has been here for a long time. Are you willing to share time with your colleague, Senator Conway, and, similarly, will Senator Chambers share time with Senator Craughwell?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I understand that. I explained in the House earlier today that we asked Members, through the Whips, to indicate when they were going to speak so I could put them on the list. They do not necessarily have to be here. We are not finishing the debate as it is adjourning, but I am making sure to include the Members who have been here since the start. Next is Senator Ward and he can share time...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed. I call Senator Ward.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: The Senator is sharing time.