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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Mark Daly: I seek that the Leader call the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, to the House to discuss the new report by the European Environment Agency on mobile telephone masts and mobile telephones and their possible effect on health. Its author, Dr. David Gee, reports to the European Commission and the European Parliament. The report cautions the Government that...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Mark Daly: I wish to raise the matter of the situation in Gaza where an Irishman, John Ging, heads the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, operation there. It is incumbent on us in this House and on Ireland to do anything we can to support UNRWA and the people of Palestine who are, effectively, living in the open prison of Gaza. The week before last I spoke about the effects of mobile phones...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Mark Daly: I endorse the call by other Senators in regard to Burma. I urge the Department of Foreign Affairs to press the EU and the United Nations to urge the military junta to allow aid workers and non-governmental organisations into the country to help with the disaster relief and to issue visas as soon as possible to NGOs in Ireland such as GOAL and Concern.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mark Daly: We previously debated the issue of the closure of Valentia marine rescue co-ordination centre. It is to be hoped this issue will be debated shortly by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport. I wish to raise the issue of a meeting on 29 April 2008 between the management of the Coast Guard and the local community. The Coast Guard said both the semi-State body, ESB, and Eircom were not...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator O'Toole and that was my reaction too when I heard that the senior management in the Coast Guard actually believe this notion and used it as the reason for the closure in discussions with the local community in Valentia. The man who made that statement is in charge of the Coast Guard. He has now given a flippant excuse for the closure — the threat of a terrorist attack —...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Mark Daly: ——does not see Valentia as the Achilles heel of western civilisation nor does he think that if he puts the Valentia marine rescue co-ordination centre out of action, he will cause the collapse of the civilised world. This other man to whom I have referred gave information to the report that is causing the closure of the centre. The report has been dissected by the local community and by...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Mark Daly: I ask the Leader to send the good wishes of this House to Ted Kennedy and his family at this difficult time. The Leader met him when he was in Washington a number of weeks ago. This House and this country owe an enormous debt not only to Ted Kennedy but to his brothers who played an enormous role in instilling a sense of pride in being Irish. Ted Kennedy is a champion of our peace process...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Mark Daly: I rise to condemn the senior management of the Irish Coast Guard service for its actions in refusing a request by the Spanish Ambassador to visit the marine rescue co-ordination centre in Valentia. The Ambassador wished to thank the men of Valentia station for their work in co-ordinating the rescue of Spanish trawlers in distress. A decision on the future of Valentia coast guard station is...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mark Daly: I apologise on behalf of the Irish people to the Spanish ambassador and the people of Spain for the refusal of the Irish Coast Guard Service to let him visit the marine rescue and co-ordination centre at Valentia. I raised this yesterday on the Order of Business, but since then I have learned that the director of the Irish Coastguard Service, Mr. Chris Reynolds, in a Radio Kerry interview,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Mark Daly: I commend Cork City Council on passing a motion by Councillor Chris O'Leary of the Green Party, which places a moratorium on all planning decisions for mobile phone masts within the city until evidence is produced that they are not harmful to people. The moratorium will not be lifted until the council is satisfied that the European environmental protection agency's precautionary principle is...

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Mark Daly: My uncle, Austin Daly, who lives in South Africa, sent me a report of friends of his, William and Annette Rogers, who on 7 May were terrorised in their home in Zimbabwe during the hours of darkness. They were tortured by 15 thugs who wanted to make sure they left the farm. This is not a one-off incident. Robert Mugabe himself has been quoted as saying: "We are no longer going to ask for...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Mark Daly: The country is facing a huge financial loss that would make the Army deafness claims seem like a drop in the ocean. ComReg, the communications regulator, has confirmed to me that there is no requirement on mobile phone companies to indemnify the Government against losses caused by the potential health effects of mobile phones and mobile phone masts. This is particularly concerning because...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)

Mark Daly: Amendment No. 12 is withdrawn.

Seanad: Human Body Organs and Human Tissue Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I welcome the chance to speak in this worthy debate because a time when we stand in this House with the opportunity to help create legislation that can actually save lives is all too rare. I thank Senator Quinn for his contribution in highlighting the issue and I have no doubt his actions in raising this matter will form part of the Government Bill being proposed. I am certain of one thing...

Seanad: Volunteering in Irish Society: Statements (14 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: Citizenship of the Republic of Ireland bestows rights as well as responsibilities on all its people. We, as citizens, have obligations to our country, our communities and fellow citizens. These responsibilities were heard in the words of former Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, when he said, "Patriotism, as I understand it, is a combination of love of country, pride in its history, traditions and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I support my colleague, Senator Leyden, with regard to the proposed levy and the 300 km limit which puts Kerry and the west coast at a huge disadvantage.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I take Senator O'Toole's point but I believe the Minister will listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: There should be equality for Cork Airport as well, Senator Buttimer, and for all airports on the west coast. Obviously, using Dublin Airport as the focal point for the mileage is inequitable to people on the west coast. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to the House to discuss this matter.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: I would concede the floor to the Minister any day. I have, as always, the greatest respect for my learned colleague from Kerry. He has often supported me on issues from Valentia to Kenmare, Killarney and beyond. I expect nothing less than to hear him speak with great passion when it comes to education issues. I have no doubt we will hear more on this issue from the trade union organised...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Mark Daly: Senator O'Toole will no doubt take up his placard and head out the door. Many of the principals with whom I have met spoke of intransigence. They speak of unions and teachers who get paid a weekly allowance for substitution, whether they do it or not, which is pensionable. As the issue has arisen it has become of great interest to me and, no doubt, to the taxpayer. I have been told by...