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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: I thank the people of Valentia in Kerry for their work and assistance to me in helping to retain the coastguard services in Valentia and Malin Head. I thank the Leader who afforded so much time to the issue. I thank also my Seanad colleagues on the Government side of the House, as well as Senator Paul Coghlan and that wily old fox, Senator Joe O'Toole, who has been raising this issue for...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: It is not a U-turn.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: I support my colleague Senator Leyden in his call to bring the Minister for Health and Children to the House to discuss the Health Service Executive and waste therein. This is prevalent in my county of Kerry where we have had numerous reports on the Kenmare hospital. Thousands of euro were spent and plans were drawn up more than 33 years ago. Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae got a deal in 1997. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Buttimer for the contribution. We have no hospital and no completion date. I applaud Deputy Michael Lowry.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: Deputy Michael Lowry has managed to secure a similar deal for Tipperary North, which has completed, in Borrisokane, phase one of its hospital. Phase two is due for completion in 2013. Yet in Kenmare, Deputy Healy-Rae is not being treated with equity by the Minister for Health and Children and, unfortunately, by the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: There is no completion date for the hospital in Kenmare and, indeed, no start date. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to discuss that issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Mark Daly: Senator Buttimer will be on "Oireachtas Report" tonight.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Mark Daly: I hope tomorrow we will see significant political developments in the North. I seek a debate on Irish unity and welcome the new publication by Dr. Richard Humphreys, Countdown to Unity: Debating Irish Reunification, which was launched by the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, yesterday. It sets out practical steps, a road map and a programme on how reunification can be achieved in a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Mark Daly: I am, but I am also seeking a debate on the fact that at the same time we seek to unite we also divide. The electoral commission has again proposed that Leitrim should remain divided, despite the fact that 14,000 people signed a petition against it. The constituency commission got 327 submissions, of which 241 related to Leitrim alone. Senator John Ellis spoke many times in this House and...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Mark Daly: On a point of order, the campaign for plain English prompts me to ask my learned colleague if, while we can understand all the university colleagues, some of the words——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Mark Daly: ——he has used so far——

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Mark Daly: I support my fellow county man and Opposition Member, Senator Paul Coghlan, in his call for the introduction of what is commonly known as the auctioneers' Bill. In light of the fact that so many auctioneering firms are closing down in the present economic climate, it is incumbent on us to ensure that the deposits of house purchasers are protected. The current insurance requirements under...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I would concede the floor to the Minister any day. I have, as always, the greatest respect for my learned colleague from Kerry. He has often supported me on issues from Valentia to Kenmare, Killarney and beyond. I expect nothing less than to hear him speak with great passion when it comes to education issues. I have no doubt we will hear more on this issue from the trade union organised...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: Senator O'Toole will no doubt take up his placard and head out the door. Many of the principals with whom I have met spoke of intransigence. They speak of unions and teachers who get paid a weekly allowance for substitution, whether they do it or not, which is pensionable. As the issue has arisen it has become of great interest to me and, no doubt, to the taxpayer. I have been told by...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I support my colleague, Senator Leyden, with regard to the proposed levy and the 300 km limit which puts Kerry and the west coast at a huge disadvantage.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I take Senator O'Toole's point but I believe the Minister will listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: There should be equality for Cork Airport as well, Senator Buttimer, and for all airports on the west coast. Obviously, using Dublin Airport as the focal point for the mileage is inequitable to people on the west coast. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to the House to discuss this matter.

Seanad: Volunteering in Irish Society: Statements (14 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: Citizenship of the Republic of Ireland bestows rights as well as responsibilities on all its people. We, as citizens, have obligations to our country, our communities and fellow citizens. These responsibilities were heard in the words of former Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, when he said, "Patriotism, as I understand it, is a combination of love of country, pride in its history, traditions and...

Seanad: Human Body Organs and Human Tissue Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I welcome the chance to speak in this worthy debate because a time when we stand in this House with the opportunity to help create legislation that can actually save lives is all too rare. I thank Senator Quinn for his contribution in highlighting the issue and I have no doubt his actions in raising this matter will form part of the Government Bill being proposed. I am certain of one thing...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 12 is withdrawn.