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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for taking those Commencement matters and I thank the Senators for putting forward their questions.

Seanad: Resignation of Member (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I have received notice in writing from Senator Elisha McCallion of her resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. Consequently, a casual vacancy has arisen in the membership of Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I point out to Members that I did not call on the Leader at the beginning of proceedings - she is more than welcome to contribute - because this is not the Order of Business. This is Matters on the Business of the Seanad and, as such, there are no questions regarding the day's Order of Business. This is a new innovation to allow for questions to the Leader. She has agreed to this new...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: The Senator is always promoted in my eyes.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I rang the bell because the Senator is over time.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Not on the issue she is raising.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Under Standing Orders, Matters on the Business of the Seanad is scheduled to take one hour and the Leader has ten minutes to respond. We have gone slightly over time so I beg the Leader's indulgence. This business was brought in because Members wanted it and Members and all groups should be here for the Leader's response, out of respect for the House. I acknowledge that not everyone can be...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Leader and all Members for participating in this new innovation in the Seanad, which allows Members to raise matters of concern in their communities as well as national and international issues. I thank the Leader for her response.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: We have to call the Minister of State at 4.59 p.m. and we have four speakers remaining. This would mean they would get two minutes apiece but it is up to the next speaker, Senator Kyne, as to whether he wants to share time.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: No, the order of the House is that we have to ask the Minister of State to respond and she has 15 minutes to do so.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: No, I am afraid not. Private Members' motions are two hours. Senator Kyne has eight minutes. That is the agreement of the House. That is just the way it is.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: The Leader has agreed to extend the time, which the Whip will propose.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed. The extension is to facilitate all Senators who wish to contribute. The convention is that Senators are allowed to speak only once. However, as Senator Kyne's time was cut short, I will allow him to contribute again. Senator Burke will also have more time.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: We extended the time provided for the debate to facilitate Members who were in the Chamber at the time but I will not allow any other speakers in. The Minister of State has been generous enough to stay on for another 45 minutes and I do not want to delay her further.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: Senator Garvey, without interruption.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank all the Members for their contributions to this important debate.

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Mark Daly: In accordance with the order of the Seanad of Friday, 23 October 2020, the division is postponed until immediately after the Order of Business on Friday, 6 November 2020. The House stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 6 November 2020 in accordance with the order of the Seanad.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (23 Oct 2020)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020 on 22 October 2020, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann, on 22 October, has passed the Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and...

Seanad: Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Mark Daly: I ask the Senator to stick to the Bill before the House, please.

Seanad: Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Mark Daly: I will be interested to see how the Senator brings it all back.