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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: Mr. Thomson might have to slip away because he has a flight to catch. We do not want him to get caught between traffic and Dublin Airport's fantastic security system.

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 call Mr. Paul Farrell who was the solicitor in the case Mr. McCord referred to in relation to taking the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to court. Mr. Farrell might outline that.

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 Mr. Farrell. I call Professor Colin Harvey.

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...

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 am conscious of Mr. Richard Thomson's time because he has to be on an aeroplane. I will allow people to fire questions quickly, and then we will give him an opportunity to answer first. I will call as many as I can before Mr. Thomson has to leave.

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 will bring in Mr. Thomson so he can leave

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 know Mr. Thomson has to leave, so I thank him for joining us today. I call Senator Michael McDowell.

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 Senator Craughwell. I thank the participants and all the Senators who have come here over the sessions that we have had. I invite Mr. Farrell to speak.

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: We might bring in one of the academics in a moment. I am anxious to hear from Mr. McCord's solicitor, Mr. Farrell as well.

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: All right.

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 call Professor Harvey. I am sure he did not take any offence from anything Mr. McCord said.

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: You are okay. I do not think there is any need.

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 Mr. Docherty-Hughes and his colleague, Mr. Thomson, for their insight. The purpose of this public consultation committee is to listen to people, including those who have different points of view but also different experiences and those who have insight into the complex issues we are trying to tease through. I thank members of the committee for their questions and their presence....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: We are resuming on amendment No. 19 in the name of Senator Barry Ward. I will read the groupings again for the benefit of Senators. I will call on the Minister to speak, but if any other Senator wishes to speak, he or she should indicate a wish to do so. Amendments Nos. 19 to 28, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 26 is consequential on amendment No. 19. Amendments Nos. 19 to 28,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senators to respond, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Mr. Brady and the politics class from Dundalk Grammar School in County Louth, who are here as guests of Senator McGahon. They are most welcome. I hope the students learn a lot on their day out to Leinster House and enjoy their visit here. They are seeing democracy in action. I thank them for visiting Seanad...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 26 cannot be moved because it is consequential on amendment No. 19.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I move on to the next section, I welcome representatives of Killusty Tidy Towns from County Tipperary who are in the House with Senator Ahearn. Mr. Leo Darcy and Ms Louise Coen are most welcome. I thank them for all their hard work. My mother is involved with Tidy Towns so I know the amount of work that goes into it. I thank the guests for being here today.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: If the Senator wants me to rule it out of order, I can do so. We have already discussed it with amendment No. 2.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendments Nos. 33 and 36 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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...