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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank Ms Archbold, Ms Murphy, Mr. Darmody and Cara for attending. It is vital that we hear these stories and that people appear before us. In fairness, Cara's was one of the most powerful testimonies that I have ever heard. If she were not 12 years of age, or if we did not know she was, we would never have said she was that age. Her testimony was powerful. That is not to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Mark Wall: Of course.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Referendums and Lessons from Other Jurisdictions (27 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: The Chair will be glad to hear that many of the questions I had intended asking have already been asked. I thank Mr. Docherty-Hughes, Mr. Thomson, Mr. McCord, Mr. Paul F. Farrell, Professor Harvey and Mr. Paul J. Farrell for attending. This committee was set up to listen and that is what we are doing today. I will make some quick points and they go back to what Mr. McCord said about...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Social Protection to the House to debate what we feel is an important and necessary change to the social protection system. I want to heartily welcome some visitors to the Gallery: Damien Peelo, chief executive officer of Treoir, the national federation for services for unmarried parents and their children, and...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I start by acknowledging what Senator Gavan said that this debate has been very measured. That is very welcome. I think the Minister will also acknowledge that.We all set out to acknowledge that there is a problem here and we need to fix it. That is where we need to get to, and we must do so as quickly as possible. I will refer to contributions made by my colleagues. Senator Hoey stated...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I ask that for the sake of everybody who is in the Public Gallery and those who are listening in. Let us, as the Seanad does with its best work under the Cathaoirleach, work together and get this Bill through as quickly as possible.

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I too welcome the Minister of State to the House. The European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 amends the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, thus ensuring as the Minister of State said, Irish law is fully consistent with the Council framework decision of 13 June 2002. It adds timeframes for making certain decisions and makes certain actions obligatory rather than discretionary. The...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move amendment No. 7: In page 10, to delete line 33 and substitute the following: “(e) 4 lay members of whom— (i) 1 shall be nominated from time to time as required by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and appointed by the Minister, and (ii) 3 shall be appointed under section 13.”. It is our understanding, based on the heads of Bill, that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank everyone very much for coming here this morning. I have a number of questions to address in this committee meeting. I will start off with Ms Byrne and compliment the work of DCA Warriors. It is an organisation I come across very often in my line of work. The advocacy it undertakes and the help it gives to families at very difficult times is very welcome. I put that on the record....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “Object of Act: judicial independence 2. (1) With a view to upholding the independence of the judiciary as the foundation of public confidence in the administration of justice, the Oireachtas in passing this Act seeks to ensure that the recommendation and selection of persons to serve in judicial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I welcome our guests. Ms O'Kelly and Mr. O'Regan referred to an assessment of need not being required. Many of the families I deal with tell me they are being told they do need an assessment of need. They are being told by clinicians, day in and day out, they will not be able to access services unless they have that piece of paper in their hands. Can it be confirmed again that an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank Ms O'Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive (18 Oct 2022)

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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Boards (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank Senator Kyne. I invite the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for joining us.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: My condolences to the family of the individual the Senator mentioned. The Minister of State has four minutes to reply.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I welcome Caroline and Martin Smith to the House today. I thank Senators Doherty and Seery Kearney for introducing vital legislation, which I look forward to supporting as it goes through the House. I support my colleague Senator Craughwell. In fairness, it is correct that the Minister was in the House last week. He was answering questions when the bells rang for a vote and unfortunately...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I join with colleagues in remembering those who lost their lives in Creeslough last Friday. While we discussed the future of this island in this House last Friday a terrible tragedy was unfolding in that beautiful village. Over the weekend, like many colleagues have said, and having spoken to family and friends, we were taken by the community spirit and togetherness of the village. I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: Yes, absolutely. I appreciate that.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Wall: I thank the Chair and thank our witnesses for attending. I have a couple of questions. On education, a number of contributors on the last day spoke about the religious ethos in education in Northern Ireland. Has Dr. Bergin's research shown up issues as regards that ethos? A number of other contributors spoke of not meeting others from different religions and from a different ethos until...