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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I join the Senator in commending the bravery of those who came forward on that most horrific issue that has plagued us. It is not just today; we have unfortunately been debating it for many years and decades. Change is coming but very slowly. More change must come for the sake of our society. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, from Mississippi, Jay Hopson, Michelle,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I am glad to hear it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome Senator Fitzpatrick's guest, Gavin Radford from Linenhall Street in the Dublin markets, to the Visitors Gallery. He is most welcome. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for bringing him to the House for the Order of Business.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome everyone to this Seanad public hearing on the future of local democracy in Ireland. We began this process in July and put out a call for submissions. We have had three different hearings. Uniquely, we had a representative of the Democratic Unionist Party in this Chamber talking about their challenges in Northern Ireland under their elected bodies association. We have had the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: The Deputy is on the button, for which I thank him. Anois I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alan Dillon.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I call Deputy Pringle, representing the Dáil Independent Group.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: Senator Boyhan is representing the Seanad Independent Group.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: We would start to worry about you then Senator, to be honest.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: On behalf of People Before Profit-Solidarity, I call Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett. I thank him for being here.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: Before we go to members of the committee, I welcome Deputy Catherine Murphy, representing the Social Democrats.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I thank the Deputy for giving of her vast levels of experience at all levels of government. I will call members of the committee. One of the issues that has come up is that people feel that the system is not working for them. It is not just an Irish problem. It is why people are supporting more extreme views as to who should run their countries. Whether in the hospitals, planning,...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: Next are Deputy McAuliffe and Senator Higgins.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I will give the last word to our rapporteur.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I thank the rapporteur and members of the committee and especially our guests, who attended and gave of their experience of local government and the interaction with national Government, and Ministers who gave their time. All of the political parties and groupings within Leinster House were invited to participate in the Seanad public consultation on the future of local democracy. We look...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: Senator Seery Kearney, without interruption.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome former Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, both of whom have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I am conscious that we have seven minutes remaining in the debate and the Minister wants to thank Members for their participation. I understand there will be a vote at 4 p.m. The Minister may make his closing remarks either before...

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: Yes, the Minister can come in after the vote.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: There are only six minutes remaining. Given the importance of the Bill, coming back in at the end, as the Minister has requested, is appropriate.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)

Mark Daly: The Minister, without interruption.