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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Or next week. I thank Senator Craughwell for his generous contribution in giving no homework on a week off. The honorary consul of Ireland based in Antwerp is also most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank him for coming and for all the work he does on behalf of Ireland in Belgium.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Dia dhaoibh, a cháirde.  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 the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the recommendation of the Climate Change Advisory Council that the Gas Act be amended, if necessary, in line with the national policy on...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Data Centres (25 Oct 2023)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Data Centres (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Minister of State, I welcome to the Gallery a group from St. Andrew's National School, Lucan. I welcome Senator Emer Currie, all the students along with Ms Owens, Ms Sweetman and Ms Harper and, most important, Senator Currie's daughter, Cordelia.They are most welcome and I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann today. We hope they enjoy their visit. They are in...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Gallery Daniel Beauquis from De La Salle College in Dundalk. He is here on work experience with Senator Keogan. Councillor Gráinne Maguire is here as well. Her formidable mother, May McKeon, is not here today but she was a councillor for many years and is still very active in the community. Daniel is...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I have not read the Senator's poetry-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I have not read Senator Mullen's poetry but I know he is most certainly a revolutionary in every sense of the word.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I am quite aware he was not referring to himself. On this Czech national day, we wish our friends in the Czech Republic the warmest of congratulations. We know how hard it is to struggle not only to achieve independence but also to maintain it. The Czech Republic and Ireland share a bond in the European Union and we celebrate with the Czech people their independence day. I thank our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Gallery the guests of Senator Emer Higgins, from the Rathcoole Active Retirement Group, who are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for coming here today and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. I now call Senator Kyne.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages [Private Members] (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator for her legislation on this. I know we spoke about this more than two years ago and we did the first Seanad panel forum on this particular topic when we were all doing things by Zoom. She brought in a lot of the experts in this area who highlighted the fact that this really allows the abusers to continue unchecked with their behaviour and in many instances revictimises...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Councillor O'Callaghan and all the lads from Clare. They are most welcome guests of Senator Dooley. We had a great event on Sunday in Clare commemorating some of those tragic events that happened during the Civil War. I also welcome Colin Harvey, human rights and equality commissioner, and a professor in Queen's University Belfast. I thank him for being...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Tánaiste for outlining the complexity of the situation in Northern Ireland, particularly in respect of the legacy Act. It is one issue that has united all groups in Northern Ireland on the fact that the opportunity to seek justice, however difficult that path might be, should never be denied. The legacy Act is certainly an impediment to this.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Oct 2023)

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 Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to make a statement on the capital funding proposed for St. Tiarnach's Park, Clones, County Monaghan. Senator Fintan Warfield - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (24 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the Seanad Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Members will be aware of the Standing Order relating to making people identifiable without naming them. I ask Members to be conscious of that. It comes under Standing Orders 49A, 49B and 49C. Members may wish to familiarise themselves with those Standing Orders.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I remind Senators that when discussing the President, whether for him or against him, they have to be very cautious.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I know that.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit I thank the Minister of State and Senators for their contributions.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Mark Daly: I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each non-Government amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 6 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.