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

Mark Daly: It could be the winter. It is the winter already actually; it is getting chilly.

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

Mark Daly: I congratulate them too on behalf of Seanad Éireann. Kerrygold is a great brand but then anything that has Kerry in it has to be great.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: Dia dhaoibh, a chairde. I welcome everyone back. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters on the Commencement: Senator Lynn Boylan: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline his plans to meet the European Council’s regulation on reducing gas demand by 15% this winter. Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister of State. While we are waiting for the Minister for Education to come in, I welcome Senator Ahearn's brother, Patrick, to the Gallery. Conall is our newest and youngest visitor to the Seanad Chamber and Patrick's wife, Laura, is here as well. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I am sure Senator Ahearn will have a successor in Conall at some stage down the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the Minister, Deputy Foley, for taking time out of her busy schedule to come before the Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the ambassador for being with us today on the Order of Business for the minute's silence. On behalf of the House, I sent a letter to my counterpart, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord John Francis McFall, expressing our sympathy on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose visit to Ireland in 2011 did a lot to deepen and strengthen relationships on this island. Her use of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: The commission met this morning, as Senators know. It will seek all of the Senators' views and that of their staff regarding the report that has been spoken about so I would ask you all to engage in that particular consultation. I call on the Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: I call Senator Hoey and apologise to her as I should have called her much earlier.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: I would not doubt that for a second. I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call the next speaker, I want to remind Senators that each speaker has six minutes and the Minister can come in whenever he indicates. The Minister will have 15 minutes. I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Matthew McGreehan, who is Senator McGreehan's brother. I thank Matthew for coming, along with the other members of the Louth branch of the Irish Farmers Association, TJ Meegan and...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: The Minister has indicated that he wants to contribute. On behalf of the Seanad, I pass on our sympathies on the death of his mother. It is just over a month since he lost her so suddenly. We express our sympathies to him and all the Ryan family on such a tragic loss.

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Mark Daly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I read out some messages from the Dáil, I am sure colleagues will join me in welcoming the French ambassador to Ireland, H.E Mr. Vincent Guérend, to Seanad Éireann and wishing him a very happy Bastille Day. The storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of a revolution that created a republic under the guiding principles of liberté, égalité and...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 13 July 2022, having been changed from the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022, considered, by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution, as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil...

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: The Senator may take two minutes of Senator Lombard's time.

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: The Senator is more than welcome to it. This is the last sitting day before the summer recess.

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: The issues outlined by the Senator are very serious. I hope the appropriate authorities, from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine all the way to An Garda Síochána, take on board what she has said. Privilege in the House is there to make sure the Senator and others are free to raise issues of great concern to the public and that the press is free to report what she has...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 51 is out of order.

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 53 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 52. Amendments Nos. 52 and 53 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.