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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I join Senator Buttimer in welcoming Mr. Cleary to the House. It is so important that in the midst of trouble, people are willing to rise above the climate and see beyond the horizon. I thank him and others for that. I also agree with Senator Buttimer's point about community employment schemes. They are very important to so many communities. The community employment supervisor issue has...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (7 Dec 2022)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Dec 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 Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the current number of dog wardens and the number of prosecutions under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador from Finland; our great friends in the European Union. On 6 December 1917, 105 years ago, a country with its own government and unique language and rich culture, like ourselves, came into existence. Over the years, Finland has transformed from a poor, agriculture-based...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Anything that comes before the Committee on Procedure and Privileges is confidential. Please just be mindful of that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome our guests from Ballinrobe Community School to Seanad Éireann. I hope they enjoy the day in Leinster House and hopefully they will come back some day as Members of either Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator Buttimer, without interruption .

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I wish them and Longford all the best. Hopefully they will bring home the title.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the Sustainable Energy Act 2002, (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Energy Efficiency) Order 2022.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Minister, I welcome to the Gallery Eden McLaughin's parents, Paul and Karen, and his sister, Eryn. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann. Eden does fantastic work in the Seanad behind the scenes. He is one of the many people who keeps the show going. Next Monday, on the Seanad's special sitting for its 100th anniversary, we will be delighted to have Eden and all of...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: By order of the House, I must call the Minister at 4.33 p.m., so Senators Currie and Dolan have two minutes each.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

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

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: We will now deal with the Report and Final Stages of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, 2022, a Seanad Bill amended by Dáil Éireann. In accordance with Standing Order No. 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in Seanad Éireann and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I now invite the Minister to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group 1, namely, amendments Nos. 1 and 263 to 273 inclusive.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare Bill 2022 on 30 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Leader of the House to outline the Order of Business, I welcome not only Romania's ambassador to Ireland, but also Ireland's ambassador to Romania. They are here to celebrate Romania's national day. Some 104 years ago the national assembly proclaimed the unification of the Romanian people. A long struggle for independence is just one of the many common bonds that...

Seanad: Comhshuí de Dháil Éireann agus de Sheanad Éireann - Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas - Address by H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (1 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: A Uachtaráin von der Leyen, a Thaoisigh, a Sheanadóirí, a Theachtaí Dála, a dhaoine uaisle. Your Excellency, President von der Leyen, Taoiseach, Deputies, Senators, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, on behalf of all the citizens of our democracy, I thank you for addressing these Houses to mark 50th anniversary of Ireland’s accession to the...