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Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: I wish to raise to the issue of housing legislation. I know that there are statements today but what is important is legislation, which can effect change. The Government promised legislation on housing but the Bill has not yet been published and has not gone through pre-legislative scrutiny. The Government made a call to the private sector on its proposals on off-balance sheet initiatives....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: The Senator's party is in charge.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: We are having statements all day today. There is nothing stopping anybody taking legislation. I pointed out to the Leader that in May of last year the Government said it would look at the Corporate Manslaughter Bill but we are still awaiting amendments. If those amendments are not tabled before the recess, I propose that this House pass that Bill as it is and as proposed by the Law Reform...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: With all due respect, statements do not make any difference to anyone's life.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: I am asking for legislation on corporate manslaughter,-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: -----insurance and housing. If we could do that before the summer recess, it would be a good week's work.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: For your mansion.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: I will not be that bad. Do not worry.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: I know. We are only at it 14 years.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: All we want is the amendments which were promised last year.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: There are no amendments.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: There is no legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: The Government promised legislation. I asked where was the legislation the Government promised. The Government has not brought in the legislation. A minuscule drop in some areas does not make any difference to those concerned, including the Men's Sheds and the businesses that are beholden to pay enormous costs-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: -----because of inaction by the Government. That is all I pointed out.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: The insurance companies have only an obligation to their shareholders under the Companies Acts. The Government has a social obligation. That is who has a social obligation.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: As the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: All right, we do not want the House suspended.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: Is legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Mark Daly: Here we are in the House that legislates. I wonder what I am supposed to be doing. Where is the legislation that the Government promised?