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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: It has been seconded, so no homework for a week is now official policy of the Seanad. Congratulations. Senator Horkan should note it is now on the record. He is all right; he is now getting all the votes in Kilkenny.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: And everywhere else. Indeed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator McDowell, I welcome our guests from the United States, Mr. Bill Leahy and Ms Diane Dunn, who are accompanied by Councillor Avril Cronin.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister and Senators for their contributions to the debate. I look forward to the Committee Stage proposal and any amendments Senators will bring forward.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: I join the Senator in the expressions of sympathy to our colleague the Minister, Deputy Burke, and I think we all join the Senator in calling for the release of the hostages and a cessation of the violence in the Middle East on all sides.We were talking about the Camino and the links between Ireland and Spain with the ambassador earlier. I know the Spanish Government went to enormous lengths...

Seanad: Maternity Protection Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: I join with colleagues in expressing my sympathies to the O'Rourke family on the sad passing of the former Leader of the House, Senator Mary O'Rourke, who was also a former councillor, Deputy and Minister. She served this country with great distinction and was a formidable trailblazer in the area of education but in so many other areas as well. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: I am not identifying them, I am just saying they are a traitor. That is all I am saying. If you are working for somebody else and you should be working for us, you are a traitor. If they would like me to repeat that allegation if they are identified outside the doors I will repeat it to their face. It is a serious concern. If somebody comes in here and makes speeches, goes to committees...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: Yes.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: Senator, just-----

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: No, it is because it is 6 p.m.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: By order of the House today, we will now suspend until 6.45 p.m.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: I welcome my nieces Caoímhe and Lucy, and their friend Ella Guerin to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. The reason I acknowledge my two nieces is that they are picking my nursing home and I want to be nice to them in the meantime.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos 53 to 76, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (17 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: I appreciate the Minister of State's bona fides on this issue. I know she wants to make it work. This situation has been going on for 50 years. I and others fought hard to have this committee established. It was set up on foot of a Cabinet decision. Its title is the Seanad Select Committee on the Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments. The title reflects what we are supposed...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (17 Jul 2024)

Mark Daly: We are being told we are not allowed to see the legislation that is about to be signed into law. If I am wrong on this, I will stand corrected. The legislation we are discussing is analogous to laws initiated by the Oireachtas. In that case, a process of over-and-back engagement is fine. We have White Papers, pre-legislative scrutiny and so on. We are all familiar with that process....