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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: In relation to naming people in the House - and I am sure the Senator has permission from the people in question but I am concerned that he is bringing other family members into it, children whose names will remain on the record - I advise caution.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Black, I welcome Senator Andrews back. Senator Andrews, you are most welcome back to Seanad Éireann. We are glad you got back in one piece.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I encourage Members to be on their best behaviour because members of the Claremorris Kickboxing Club are in the Gallery today as guests of Deputy Paul Lawless. It is nice to have a bit of enforcement in and around the House. Thanks for coming, lads.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Costello - Seanadóir Cosgrove, sorry. I cannot even read my own handwriting.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Anois, an Seanadóir Andrews. Again, Senator, welcome back.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Does the Senator want me to talk for 30 seconds while he gathers his breath?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Leader, I join our colleagues in extending our sympathies to the family of Senator Teresa Costello and to Senator Costello herself on the sad passing of her father, John Francis. I extend my sympathies to Councillor Niall "Botty" O'Callaghan from the Fáilte Hotel in Killarney, the home of hospitality in the kingdom, on the passing of his brother, Paudie, and also to my...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Senator Stephenson has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1". The amendment was seconded by Senator Frances Black. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: First Stage (14 Oct 2025)

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

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: First Stage (14 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister. We are on amendment No. 4, in the names of Senators McDowell, Boyhan, Clonan, Conway, Keogan and McCarthy. The Minister is in possession.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Does anyone else wish to comment on amendment No. 4? No.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery pupils from Castlegregory Secondary School. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I understand this is the transition year class. Normally when a school comes in, there is no homework for the rest of the week, but I do not know what to give a transition year class - whatever they want. No homework for the first week of the first term in the new year...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I remind the Senator that we are taking amendments Nos. 8 and 9 as well.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Keogan, I welcome Duncannon ladies club. They are doers and dreamers from Wexford, guests of the Ceann Comhairle. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the staffing and service provision at Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal. Senator Gareth Scahill - The need for the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: The issue of security was raised at the Seanad Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight. While people are entitled to protest outside the Parliament, it was asked that the permanent problem we have in relation to protests be addressed in a permanent manner because we have rolling security measures whereby security barriers are brought in and then taken away because there is no...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. The Minister of State will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes and all other Senators for five minutes and the Minister of State will reply not later than 2.50 p.m. The statements will conclude by 3 p.m.

Seanad: Supports and Services for Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: Motion (8 Oct 2025)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Craughwell, as the proposer, to wrap up the debate, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Jane, Michelle and Dave Taylor, along with Bernice Rocca and Brian Killalea. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann, as are all our guests in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I thank them for being here for this important debate.