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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (29 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, to the Seanad Chamber. The first Commencement matter is Senator Rónán Mullen's.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Chair, Deputy Smyth, and ask for a big round of applause for her for organising this meeting. I welcome our guests. Normally we use the term "witnesses" but "guests" is more appropriate in this context. The concept behind Seanad 100 is to open up the Seanad to the different voices and members of our community and nation and those beyond. When we were coming up with a theme for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sentencing Policy (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: The Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Browne, is most welcome to the House. The first Commencement matter is by Senator Crowe who has four minutes.

Seanad: Visit of Canadian Delegation (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Before we adjourn for a sos, I welcome the serving poet laureate of the Canadian Parliament to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. Louise Bernice Halfe is representative of the voice of Canada within its Parliament. I thank her being in Seanad Éireann today. We met earlier and I am delighted to make your acquaintance. She described herself as a victor of the institutional system in...

Seanad: Ireland's Military Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy Coveney, to Seanad Éireann to discuss Ireland's military neutrality, a topic that is much in discussion at the moment and has always been in discussion. I thank the Senators who brought forward the motion for debate. I call Senator Clonan.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the increase in toll charges in light of the cost-of-living pressures currently on families and businesses. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Land Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the House today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Road Tolls (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome Councillor Shelly Herterich Quinn from Galway County Council. She is welcome today to see the two Chambers in operation. I thank her for coming in and for the questions, queries, advice and support she has given us. We appreciate it. The Commencement matter will be taken by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Hackett. I call...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I have two groups to welcome to Seanad Éireann. From the great state of Massachusetts we are joined by Representative Daniel Carey and his wife. I thank them for joining us in the Seanad while they are on their honeymoon. We are delighted they are able to come here. We had the American ambassador in earlier. We hope they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Gavan, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Senator Vincent P. Martin but, more importantly, his nephew, Turlough Duffy, and friend, Ciara Morton. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. No doubt Turlough might follow in the footsteps of his uncle or Deputies Catherine Martin or Francis Noel Duffy. Perhaps we will see him at some stage, if not in this House,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I can only bring in two more Senators. We are supposed to start the Bill at 4.45 p.m., and there could be a vote. I just ask the Senators to be brief if they can.

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: We can let everyone in and then the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, can respond. Before I call Senator Boylan, I welcome, all the way from County Clare, Councillor Pat Hayes. Mr. Hayes is a guest of Senator Dooley. The councillor and his colleagues from County Clare are welcome. We are discussing the water environment, which is an issue that comes up at every council. I thank...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Referendums and Lessons from Other Jurisdictions (27 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Professor Harvey for his work on this important issue. It has come at no small personal cost to himself in terms of the opposition that he faces. We all are aware of that. Before I bring in the next speaker, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery two people who brought great pride and joy to Ireland in totally different fields: Rob Kearney, who has graced many a field...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on the Circular Economy and COP27, including Climate Justice and Energy: Discussion (21 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Acting Chairperson. It is great to have my colleague from Seanad Éireann and the leader of the Green Party grouping in it chairing this session. I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, who is setting aside time from his busy schedule to be here. Former President Mary Robinson, who sat in this Chamber for 20 years, has been a voice on this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on the Circular Economy and COP27, including Climate Justice and Energy: Discussion (21 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, the Chair of the committee and all its members for their engagement on this very important topic. Every minute counts in regard to this issue. This is the challenge of this generation and of this century. Members touched on how the immediate takes over in importance from the global. The immediate issues relate to putting food on the table,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the possibility of mobile phone and broadband blackouts this winter in the event of power cuts. Senator Róisín Garvey - The need for the Minister for Education to...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator Buttimer is about to make a statement and I believe Liz Truss is about to make a statement at 1.30 p.m. as well.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the implementation of the provisions of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, with regard to the deployment of CCTV and other technologies to address...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: To be of assistance, when business starts, I list every Senator who is in the Chamber at the time, and group representatives are listed to speak in a certain order. If they are not here, out of respect for Senators who show up at the start of the Order of Business, I call them in that order. Senator Moynihan was here before Senator Gavan, so I am calling her next.

Seanad: Visit of Portuguese Delegation (19 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: If our guests have some time during their visit, I recommend they go to Glendalough and call into Senator Casey's hotel. We appreciate the support in many industries but tourism is one we hope will continue to grow. I am sure our Minister for Finance will have some points to discuss with them in that regard later today. I again thank the President and his delegation for visiting Ireland at...