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- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: Anois, from the Irish delegation to the Committee of the Regions, I call Councillor Michael Murphy. I thank him for being here.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: The Association of Irish Regions is represented by Councillor Pádraig McEvoy and Mr. Kevin Lynch, senior planner and assistant director.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: We now move on to cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Councillor John Keogh.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: Go raibh míle maith agat, Mr. O'Grady.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: We have two final speakers before members come in. I invite Mr. Horgan.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I thank Mr. Horgan. That goes to the point he made about the data portal for information. If data is not being measured, it is not being done. If one cannot see if fines are being imposed or not collected, and similarly with accidents. The problem persists and undermines people's belief in the system and whether it is working. Finally, I welcome the parents of Harry Deane to the...
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I thank Mr. Deane. One of the things that struck me while people talked about the evolving changes and powers that have been introduced by Departments in the creation of agencies with political representation is what was put in previous programmes for Government in respect of regulatory impact assessments. It might be an idea for the next programme for Government to include a democratic...
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: Local democracy.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I welcome Killinarden Community School from Tallaght to Seanad Éireann for the discussion on the future of local democracy. If any of them are of the age, I hope they all vote or, most importantly, that they are registered to vote.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: Since I know he has to go for a train, I will skip across to councillor Tony Fitzgerald so he will make his train.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I thank Mr. Fitzgerald. I hope he makes his train.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I call the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Mr. John Keogh.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I look forward to getting back to Carlow and having some fig rolls at Mr. Lacey's kitchen table.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I call on the rapporteur to make final remarks.
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I thank Mr. Deane along with his mother, Fiona, and his father, Francis, for coming in. In his case the future of local democracy in Meath-----
- Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: That announcement has been made in the Seanad. I thank everybody for their contributions. As we have said before, one of the issues the public is concerned about is that they want the current systems to work better. They do not want new systems. We create many new systems and they have not worked better. That is why, in many instances, local and national democracy is being questioned. As...
- Seanad: Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I believe it is her first visit to Seanad Éireann as Minister of State. She is most welcome. I congratulate her on her elevation to high office. We wish her every success. I thank her for being here today. She has great experience in Senator Joe O'Reilly to navigate the Bill through the House.
- Seanad: Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I again congratulate the Minister of State on her promotion.
- Seanad: Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery members of the Women’s Shed, Newcastle West, County Limerick, who are guests of Deputy Richard O’Donoghue. The Deputy is most welcome and I thank him for bringing our guests to Seanad Éireann today for this debate. I hope they enjoy their time in Leinster House. I used to be their neighbour when I lived in Abbeyfeale, which is not too...
- Seanad: Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Apr 2024)
Mark Daly: Deputy O’Donoghue has informed me that a couple of Kerry people are present. No distinguished gathering would be complete without distinguished Kerry people. Best of luck in the drive for five. We did not quite make it in Kerry.