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Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the office of Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann without fear or favour, apply the rules as laid down by this House in an impartial and fair manner, maintain order and uphold the rights and privileges of Members in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of Seanad...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank colleagues. I know the time is moving on and I hope we will get home safely in these weather conditions. I pay tribute to Senator Joe O’Reilly, the former Leas-Chathaoirleach. He is our man in Europe and has been for many years. He is on the Council of Europe. It is in that role, as our man in Europe, that I asked him, on behalf of the Seanad, to take up the role of...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann passed the Appropriation Bill 2022 on 14 December 2022, which was sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations. Dáil Éireann passed the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022 on 14 December 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann...

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for all the times he has come in since the start of this Seanad. I appreciate his engagement with Members, both in Seanad Éireann and through his work with local authorities.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Fitzpatrick, I welcome her son Jack Cody. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. His mother is about to speak so he should pay attention.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Seven Senators are offering to speak and there are 14 minutes remaining. I have to call the Minister of State at 11.24 a.m. I suggest that every Senator have two minutes. I call Senator Currie, who is to be followed by Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I will have to cut off other colleagues if I cannot get everybody in who wants to speak. Seven speakers are offering, and I want to get everybody in.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Good luck on Saturday.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

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

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State and all Members for their contributions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I am sure all colleagues were shocked by the sad news this morning of the death of an Irish soldier in the UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. We extend our sympathies to all the families of those injured and the bereaved. I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. I call Senator Chambers.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Ó Donnghaile, I welcome Mickey Brady MP and Francie Molloy MP, who are here to attend the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery some very special guests. The Kearney family are more than welcome. I thank them for coming. David Seery Kearney has a special interest in the House, as Senator Seery Kearney’s husband. The Senator's daughter-in-law Rosemary Kearney is also here, as are her grandchildren Eoin and Luke. I thank them for coming. We are excited and delighted to have them...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Leader for her kind words and especially for her leadership in what have been some of the most challenging times I have seen in my 15 years in this House. We forget about all the rules that had to be changed because of Covid and about the agreement that had to be secured, without ever having a vote by all the Senators, in respect of the dramatic changes to our structures, not...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 138, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", a Minister may explain the purpose of the...