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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Transport on the proposed cuts to Bus Éireann intercity routes be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the father of the House.

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: The House stands adjourned until 10.30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, 1 October 2020, in the Seanad Chamber, in accordance with the order made today.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I have notice from Senator Lynn Ruane that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health make a statement on the operation of the HPV vaccination programme in schools for second level students. I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee of the following matter: The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the Chamber. It is appropriate that he is with us as he is a former Member of the Seanad. He will be responding to all of the matters selected today.

Seanad: Recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: This week is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, in which Ireland has a proud record of service. Our Defence Forces have served with distinction overseas on behalf of the UN since 1958, and in every hour of every day of every year since there has been a member of our Defence Forces on duty on behalf of people and of peace. No other nation on Earth has such a record...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I ask other Senators to please stop talking. The Chamber was designed for good acoustics, so we can hear their conversations. I call Senator Gallagher, without interruption.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I join the Senator in wishing the team the best of luck. I do not think the matter of GAA fixtures comes under the remit of Seanad Éireann. However, having been the chairman of a GAA team with dual fixture problems, I take the Senator's point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Boyhan in his praise for the Clerk of the Seanad and the Clerk Assistant of the Seanad, who were here last night until 11 o'clock going through all the amendments for the Forestry Bill. The House had to be kept open to do that. I thank the Senator for his comments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Senators may intervene but they must ask permission. That is just courtesy. Following the intervention, the Senator may have more time if he wishes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: While we may have a debate, the Senator might also submit that as a Commencement matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I will make a brief comment before I ask the Leader to respond. I know discussion on the Order of Business was extraordinarily long today. I am giving latitude as I know Members want to contribute and we do not have discussion on the Order of Business every day. That is why we are running over time. I call on the Leader to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: I will.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Senator Higgins proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That Report and Final Stages of the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 not be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order as there is a potential charge on the Exchequer. Will the Members who are leaving the Chamber do so quietly?

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 have been ruled out of order as they form a potential charge on the State.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 8 is also ruled out of order as it is in conflict with the principles of the Bill. Amendment No. 9-----

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: The reason for that decision is that the purpose of the Bill is to address the severe backlog where there is currently a two-year delay, and if the committee is only set for 12 months, it may not actually clear the backlog for which the core principle of the Bill is-----

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: Twelve months may not be a long enough time in which to do it and there is a two-year backlog. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 154 as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill.