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Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for stating at the beginning of the meeting that this is part of Seanad reform. I pay tribute to the Clerk of the Seanad, Mr. Martin Groves, and all the Seanad staff, who have been working on this issue along with the Minister of State's predecessor, Deputy Thomas Byrne, and the former Minister and Attorney General, Senator Michael McDowell. We have spoken about...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Committee Work Programme (4 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: That is the purpose of the committee. I spoke to the Minister of State's predecessor and his understanding was that it was the purpose of the committee. The Minister of State said is the legal equivalent of saying the Oireachtas will only look at and only speak about pre-legislative scrutiny and possibly the heads of Bills but that legislation that will take effect will not be made...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Mark Daly: We discussed many things about our trip to County Kerry, including Kenmare, but one of the themes of the Governor's address was that those who drink the water should never forget those who dug the well. That was a quote often used by someone she mentioned in her speech, former President Mary McAleese. In the Governor's address she spoke about her pride in her ancestors from all over the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Mark Daly: I join with others in expressing my deepest sympathies to the Coghlan family on the passing of Senator Paul Coghlan. The Cathaoirleach's words encompass some of what he accomplished in a span of political activity from an urban district council, where he proudly served as mayor of Killarney, to this House, where he championed issues relating to Ireland at the British-Irish Parliamentary...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome our Seanad colleague, Senator Clifford-Lee, to the Gallery, along with the parents of naíonáin bheaga, and more importantly the parents of Teddy's friends in Gaelscoil na Mara, Donabate. I am sure that Teddy is at home studying but I am delighted that all the parents are out here enjoying themselves. You are most welcome and I thank...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, which is Senator Dolan, I advise the House that this debate is to adjourn at 8 o'clock. The debate will resume on another date. The Senator can continue her 12-minute contribution on the recommencement of the debate.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Tánaiste. Anniversaries are important because they allow us to reflect as well as to look forward. The initiative of the shared island unit, which came out of the formation of this Government and led by the Tánaiste, is bringing people together. It is an important initiative. It is bringing people together on all sorts of things where we can make a difference to...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I am sure the former Attorney General will figure it out. On this occasion, as we mark the anniversary of the ratification of the Good Friday Agreement, expressed through the ballot box by the people of the island, we know it was only the start of a long journey in the implementation of the promise of the agreement. As has been said many times, it is a peace process. Peace is not a moment...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the location of the new special school in Dublin 7, including the admission process and number of places to be offered for the academic year 2023-2024. Senator Barry Ward - The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Fitzpatrick, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Mr. Kevin Conlon, his wife Claudia who is a former judge, and their children Cody and Carson. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today and I thank them for being with us. They are great friends of Carl Hughes. I also welcome another great friend of the House, the Minister of State, Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the witnesses for the presentation and for all their work in this area. I came across a number of quotes many years ago by a colleague of theirs, Dr. John Bradley, and I thought they were very appropriate to the discussion we are having. One related to the lack of facts. He said that in Northern Ireland, along with everything else being disputed, even the economic facts are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next Senator, I welcome the sixth class students of Dulargy Mixed National School, Ravensdale, County Louth who are visiting Seanad Éireann today. Senator McGahon spoke to me earlier and proposed that there should be no homework for the rest of the week. I would like to support that proposal. I hope that the teachers, Alison Matthews and Eimear McGuinness, will abide...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I think all colleagues would join with me in welcoming great friends of Richie Neal here tonight, including Dave, Christina, Pat and Stephen Keeney. The Keeneys are from Springfield but they have the distinction of having the first ever fundraiser for Richie Neal when he was running for city council.Everyone is your friend when you are at the very top but when you are starting out, it is...

Seanad: Distinguished Visitors (4 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Before starting, I welcome visitors from St. Cronan’s National School in Swords. They are most welcome. I hope they enjoy Seanad Éireann and some of them come back at some stage in the future as Senators or TDs. I would advocate for the Senate. As an official resolution of the Seanad, I announce that they will have no homework for the rest of the week. Let us see how the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Mark Daly: That is a promise you can take to the bank. Another uachtarán is working with the GAA and that is former Uachtarán na hÉireann, Mary McAleese, who has often said that those who drink the water should never forget those who dug the well. Today, uachtarán McCarthy remembered those who dug the well 140 years ago and I refer to the first president of the GAA, Maurice Davin....

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Apr 2023)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John Cummins - The need for the Minister for Justice to introduce a grant scheme to support the work of community text alert groups nationally. Senator Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on school transport provision in north-east Roscommon,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Apr 2023)

Mark Daly: My contribution relates to the appearance by Mr. Watt at the Oireachtas committee and the former Attorney General, Senator McDowell, might have a view on this. If Mr. Watt's computer was hacked, as he alleged, then there could be a data protection issue. Did Mr. Watt report this to the Data Protection Commissioner, DPC? He would have a lot of data on his computer and would be obliged to...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Business of Select Committee (19 Apr 2023)

Mark Daly: I congratulate the Chair. I will make the following declaration: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the office of vice-Chair of the Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by the House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Mark Daly: I support what colleagues have said about legislation on the Windsor Framework passed in Westminster last night. It is a positive step. That only 29 opposed it shows the overwhelming support in Britain for this positive move. We hope that will lead to the restoration of the Stormont Assembly and Executive, although we know there are challenges there still. The other piece of legislation...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (7 Mar 2023)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Erin McGreehan - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the introduction of a digital accessibility grant to enable companies develop their websites and mobile applications in order to comply with the European Union (Accessibility of...