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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Byrne for his work. I am aware that he is passionate about higher education because it is a field he has worked in.If anyone wants to know about Senator Byrne's long campaign over the past two years, I believe the only office he has not run for is President. President Higgins had better watch out. I could be wrong, but I believe the final speaker is Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator. I welcome David to the Visitors Gallery and thank him for his patience. If I have got the running order wrong, Members will have to show me some forbearance. There is a protocol for how this works and I have not quite figured it out yet, so if Members feel like they are not getting the right running order, I will admit it. I call my good friend, Senator Conway.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I know.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Of course.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank you for your support on the Irish Sign Language Act. You are the embodiment of the belief in this Republic that everybody should be allowed to achieve their full potential regardless of the circumstances of their birth. I apologise for not spotting you indicate earlier. I am aware that the Senator has worked on that.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Thank you, Senator Boylan. The House agrees that we need climate justice, not just here in Ireland but also through the world for those who are most affected by climate change. I call my good friend, Senator Joe O'Reilly.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for his forbearance. Childcare is a key issue that was highlighted during the pandemic.

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit for the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach?

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Detective Garda Colm Horkan and former Senator Terry Brennan (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I remind colleagues the Minister for Justice and Equality has been waiting in the anteroom since 5.30 p.m. and we must pass the legislation by this evening.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming to the House and for her patience. It is the first day back and our business ran over time. I congratulate her on her elevation to the office of Minister for Justice. I know she will do a fantastic job and she did a great job during the Brexit negotiations. Nos. 6 and 7 are motions regarding the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for outlining the legislation to the House. I, too, pay tribute to the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who held not only Deputy McEntee's current portfolio but also that of foreign affairs and trade. Group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes, which, by my calculation, if everyone decides to take up all...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Ward for his kind words and for bringing the benefit of his knowledge to the debate. It is hoped he will be able to contribute to the review that is ongoing.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: We must conclude by 8.46 p.m. and the Minister must speak at 8.38 p.m.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister I apologise again for delaying her for so long on her first day here. We will endeavour to do better the next time.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (29 Jun 2020)

Mark Daly: The House will meet again at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 in the convention centre.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (20 Mar 2020)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister for coming into the House. Dr. John Crown, who was in this Chamber for five years, has been speaking extensively on this issue. We should all listen to his guidance because he is speaking based on what he is seeing happening in Italy. He is talking to people there and what is happening is nothing short of a war zone. We have to take that advice and not delay by five...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (18 Dec 2019)

Mark Daly: I am always happy to be of service.