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Seanad: Seanad Electoral Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: We need reform of the Dáil and the Seanad. This country suffers from a national democratic deficit unparalleled in the Western world. Consider this, only 2% of the laws passed in Ireland every year are debated and scrutinised by the Dáil and Seanad. The other 98% are made by way of EU regulations, directives and statutory instruments brought into effect by Ministers and Ministers of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I thank the Chairman and I will stick to the point. I have heard the facts of this case and it is amazing that a government would decide to put a man on trial despite his having met his death in the most appalling circumstances. In essence one could well and truly say that he was murdered by the Russian State. That view is based on the evidence I have heard but I would welcome the input by...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 17 deals with the negative equity with which many people are dealing. As my colleague, Senator Reilly, pointed out, this is a tax on debt. People who are in debt will not get any relief. When rates were abolished in 1977, it was a retrograde step for local financing but it is neither fair nor equitable to introduce a property tax in the absence of relief for the many people...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I will conclude. One can also use the income method. We all know that rents have fallen in many areas and would not come near covering the mortgage or giving a return to any owner, given all the taxes and charges they have on board. The ultimate issue is that it is the worst possible time to be bringing in a property tax. Bill Clinton told us that we must solve our mortgage issue and we...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State. We have serious concerns about the format in which the property tax legislation is being introduced. It is not a tax on income nor does it take account of ability to pay. Bringing in a property tax that does not correlate with people's income will put more people with mortgage difficulties into deeper and deeper trouble. That has been our essential point...

Seanad: National Flag: Motion (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I move: That Seanad Éireann endorses the protocol governing the national Flag on this the 165th anniversary of the displaying of the Irish Flag for the first time by Thomas Francis Meagher at 33 the Mall in Waterford City on March 7th 1848.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 25, motion No. 10, be taken before No. 1. The motion reads: "That Seanad Éireann endorses the protocol governing the national Flag on this the 165th anniversary of the displaying of the Irish Flag for the first time by Thomas Francis Meagher at 33 the Mall in Waterford City on March 7th 1848". We are lucky enough to have the...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: It is timeless and universal.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Mark Daly: I always welcome Senator David Norris' contributions. Brigadier General Thomas Meagher was sent to Van Diemen's Land from where he escaped and arrived in America in the 1850s where he led the Irish Brigade in some of the biggest battles of the American Civil War, notably the battle of Fredericksburg, to which John F. Kennedy referred in his address to the Oireachtas. The highest compliment...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Senator Bacik has not asked a question of the Leader.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Social Entrepreneurship: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Are you sure?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Social Entrepreneurship: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: My question is directed to everybody. I thank them for their presentation. Ireland is very much an individual-based society and the leading person, whether in politics or in social entrepreneurship, is very much identified with the organisation. It is a great sign that Ms Casey is stepping down in the interest of allowing the organisation to outlast and grow beyond her. Some of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Promotion: Discussion (Resumed) with British Irish Chamber of Commerce (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Some issues have already been touched on. I thank the delegation for coming before the committee. For anyone who gets an opportunity to talk to Mr. Aiken afterwards, his previous life is almost more exciting than his current one. Referendums are coming down the line, including the one in the UK on EU membership, which this committee would regard as having more to do with UK politics than...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Níl.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: I am sure the Minister of State will be able to find the answer for me. I am grateful for his statement and for the previous briefing I received from experts in the field. Hidden in the Minister of State's statement is Civil Service-speak for box-ticking and ensuring that benchmarks are reached. When average call-out times are referred to, what is really meant is that a person will be seen...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: You have always been like that, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I acknowledge that the Minister of State is not the man in charge of giving the answer, but he might bring the matter back to the Cabinet.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Pleasantly surprised, perhaps.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: Níl.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: I am sure the Minister of State will be able to find the answer for me. I am grateful for his statement and for the previous briefing I received from experts in the field. Hidden in the Minister of State's statement is Civil Service-speak for box-ticking and ensuring that benchmarks are reached. When average call-out times are referred to, what is really meant is that a person will be seen...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2013)

Mark Daly: You have always been like that, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I acknowledge that the Minister of State is not the man in charge of giving the answer, but he might bring the matter back to the Cabinet.