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Seanad: Holodomar Genocide: Motion (24 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador. I thank all the Members who spoke on this important issue of genocide 90 years ago, in which millions of innocent Ukrainian men, women and children died needlessly due to a policy inflicted by a larger neighbour. We remember them today as we approach the 90th anniversary. I thank the ambassador for being here for the taking of this motion.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (24 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (24 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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...

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: The last word, as would be said in some broadcasting institutions. Before I make my final comments in that regard, I welcome the Munster Young Carer of the Year, Cara Darmody. She is in the Gallery and is one of our extraordinary young citizens. She was named the Young Carer of the Year in the Netwatch Family Carer Awards. I thank her for coming here today with Richie Molloy, all the way...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Nov 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: 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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Conway for bringing Aimee to Seanad Éireann today along with her family and those who supported her on this very tough journey. I commend her bravery in taking on the system. It resulted in her getting some semblance of justice even though it could never make up for all that happened to her.She is standing up for herself and for other victims who the system did not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Horkan for recalling the life and service of Dr. Hillery who, as the Senator pointed out, served here in the Seanad. As the Senator will know, we can have those special tributes. It is up to the Leader's office. If Senator Horkan would like to write to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, he may. As he will know, we have a new standardised format...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next Senator, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Mr. John Teahan, Ms Suzanne Teahan, Mr. Timmy Clifford, Dara and Taigh from Kenmare, Sneem and Blackwater. All politics is local. Mr. Teahan was involved in my very first campaign when I ran for chair of an Ógra Fianna Fáil unit in Kenmare. He has been involved in many strategic moves through the years, so I thank...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Acting Leader for outlining the Order of Business.

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

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next Senator, it would be remiss of me not to mention, related to the list of the things the Senator pointed out, Maureen Flavin Sweeney, a Kerrywoman, who was in Blacksod Bay in the coastguard station that took the weather forecast for D-Day that was so instrumental in that historic decision which turned the tide of the Second World War.

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: Land Issues (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Before the Minister of State responds, I just want to point out that this matter is of major interest to people in Kerry. We often see land falling between two stools. I hope the Minister of State has a response for the Senator that we can understand.

Seanad: Visit of UK Delegation (22 Nov 2022)

Mark Daly: Also before call the Minister of State, I take this opportunity to welcome our friends from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Jeremy Wilmshurst as well from the embassy. I thank them for coming to Dublin. They have busy agendas. I hope they have all of the solutions in their bags. Given the fact we are 24 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, when the negotiators...

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...