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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: Message from Dáil (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare (Child Benefit) Bill 2023 on 17 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next Senator, I welcome to the Gallery the Glasnevin and Drumcondra ladies' shed. They are most welcome today and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. We would be delighted to hear any advice they have.

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

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the new ambassador from Argentina to Ireland. Her Excellency is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank Senator Carrigy for bringing her here. There is a link between south Longford and north Westmeath to Argentina. Our fifth largest diaspora community lives in Argentina, even though they left a long time ago in the early 1800s. They...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate. The tourist season is now with us and we in County Kerry are always interested in the topic of tourism, no more so than in my own home town of Kenmare. I thank the Minister for coming to the House for the debate.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (18 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery the staff and service users from St. Christopher's day centre in Longford. The have been brought by Senator Carrigy. I hope they enjoy their day in the Seanad and Leinster House and I thank them for coming.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 1 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Mark Daly: On the amendments the Senator tabled that were ruled out of order, the relevant section can be discussed when we put the question. Those issues can then be raised under the section.

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Mark Daly: We are checking whether that letter-----

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (16 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I am sure the letter was sent but we will find out.

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Seanad today on this important topic. As he outlined, the incidence of this in underage sport is unacceptable. I thank Senator Cassells for his great work on this topic, and for the report that he and the committee have put together. It is important that recommendations and the issues raised in it are addressed. I thank the Minister of State...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank colleagues for their contributions. One of the suggestions was with regard to sports capital funding. The issue of code of conduct was also mentioned. One of the lessons from other codes of conduct and initiatives is that if it is not being measured, it is not being done. We have an annual report in terms of how much abuse is reported by referees to make sure we are tracking what...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

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...

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: Are there lessons there for us in relation to Germany and the national development plan?

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

Mark Daly: Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I wish to welcome the students from St. Fintan's National School, Sutton. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I hope they enjoy their stay. I have no doubt they will behave themselves. I think there is a Standing Order - I will have to check with the Clerk - that any school that comes to Seanad Éireann has no...

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

Mark Daly: I call Senator Malcolm Byrne.