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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: For that, we could get numerous Garda stations. The report states that the Government's proposal goes beyond that and according to the information submitted to GRECO, such a commission must consist of a strong majority of non-judicial members - ten members - and be chaired by a non-judicial member, all accountable to Parliament. It refers to such a commission replacing the Judicial...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: I am reading from the report for the benefit of the Leas-Chathaoirleach. It referred to critical media attention, and I know the Taoiseach would have his own views on that issue.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: A fair point. I accept the ruling from the Chair. The report states that GRECO urges the authorities to reconsider this matter in order to limit potential risks of improper influence from the Executive or political power over the appointment process to the Judiciary, or any perception thereof, and to do so in close co-operation with the judicial authorities. We all know that perception is...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: The one thing that would surprise me is that-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: One does not have to do to much searching in newspapers to find sentences that were handed down for the most horrendous crimes-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: The opportunity for amendment in this regard might arise in the other House. They might look at this again and take a step back. Those who will be considered obviously will be legally qualified. We should also consider any other training they would require to be in the position of handing down sentences and understanding their impact. Asking for victim impact assessments, as judges often...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: Could the Senator name a dozen?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: Is the Senator looking for another job?

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: I join with colleagues in commending Senator Swanick for introducing the Bill and thank the Minister for her assistance on the matter.I served on the decade of commemorations committee during the centenary of the 1916 Rising. Next year with the centenary of the sitting of the First Dáil, it is important that the occasion be marked and this is a fitting element to it, as we celebrate the...

Seanad: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2018)

Mark Daly: I second the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Current Political Situation in Cuba: Mr. Fernando Gonzáles Llort (21 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I have been in Cuba and I enjoyed the experience. If there is anything the committee can do to assist in strengthening relationships between Cuba and Ireland, we would be delighted to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I thank the Leader for organising the events marking the 25th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Senator Norris and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn are rightly central to the events and it is a sign of the ongoing maturity of the nation as we grow, develop and evolve. I wish to raise the situation on the Mexican-American border, where children are being separated from their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I thank Dr. Byrne for his very clear analysis of the situation. The issue of violence is interesting. Dr. Byrne's submission states:While the level of political violence has significantly reduced in recent years, the peace and political process has yet to eliminate the following; The tradition of celebrating and justifying the use of violence I was on the Government's All-Party...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I know the methodology is different, but the minimum sample size for a poll to be valid is 500. Anything less than that is not valid, and above that it does not matter a huge amount. What is wrong with polling in Northern Ireland? The final point Dr. Byrne made was on the issue of tolerance and respect. From what I can see, and Dr. Byrne would know it better, there are two traditions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: Peter Robinson's comments were interesting and reflect the kinds of comments being made in the golf clubs and garden centres. Brexit has stirred up this debate in which it is suggested that a united Ireland would be better than a Brexit Britain given that the sum of what the Brexiteers want would be a disaster for all the people of Ireland, regardless of tradition. That goes back to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I am not involved in them; I just attend them. There are two cases, both of which are being taken by a unionist, Mr. Raymond McCord, whom Senator Ó Donnghaile will know well. The judgment on the case in the UK High Court in which the Secretary of State is being asked how it would be determined that the majority of people are in favour of a Border poll is due on 26 June. It will decide...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach will join me in welcoming to Kerry tomorrow the Prince of Wales and the Duchess, and I have no doubt he is looking forward to the visit.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: As you should.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: Most appropriate. I am surprised to see the Leader of the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2018)

Mark Daly: Perhaps Senator Norris would lead us off in a tune later. He is most welcome to Kerry, of course. I am surprised to see the Leader of the House here because I would have assumed he would be down in Cork, welcoming the Prince of Wales and the Duchess.