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Seanad: Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Mark Daly: I join with the Senator in congratulating the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus on its important work. A lot of issues are raised in Seanad Éireann because there is a large number of women represented here. The voices of those who often would not be represented in Seanad Éireann are represented by them. I have seen that transformation over the past number of years, which...

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

Mark Daly: I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy in relation to the death of the former Senator and Member of the European Parliament, Flor O'Mahony. His public service speaks for itself, as does his work behind the scenes and in promoting the ideals of the European Union. That is something we should honour and pay tribute to on the 50th anniversary. I also pay tribute to our...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Sep 2023)

Mark Daly: The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister has ten minutes. I welcome the Minister to the House. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann on our first sitting day back after the recess and we look forward to her contribution.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Sep 2023)

Mark Daly: I would say the Senator is supportive-ish. The next speaker is Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Sep 2023)

Mark Daly: We need to stick to the subject matter of the debate.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Sep 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator Ruane for her contribution.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the French ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Mr. Vincent Guérend. He and his wife are most welcome. Their national day, Bastille Day, is marked here in Ireland, just as it is around the world. This year is the 225th anniversary of the Year of the French. The French attempts...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: All the great people are born in Kildare.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: If anyone has any other recommended reading for Senator Boyhan they might sent it on, just to give him a break from political reading.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call Senator Ardagh, I welcome our visitors from the University of the Third Age, U3A, all the way from Dún Laoghaire. I thank them for coming to Seanad Éireann today. I am sure they are all very active and many of them might still be in work, but those who are retired and may have wisdom concerning how to spend time without spending money might pass those insights on to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: I join Senators in expressing thanks to the staff of Seanad Éireann, the Clerk, Martin Groves, the Clerk Assistant, Bridget Doody, and all the people behind the scenes who make the House work, including Alan Ruane and the ushers, and John and Julie of the catering staff. I thank the Leader and the Deputy Leader and all the members of all the political parties and of Seanad Éireann...

Seanad: Retirement of Staff Member (13 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome Seán McKeown to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery on this, his last day. He was deputy head service officer for many years. He is leaving us to take up a new post in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Cavan. Leinster House’s loss is Cavan’s gain. Seán has been here since 2015 following a time in the Department of Social Protection in...

Seanad: Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: I welcome Mr. Louis Merchant and thank him for all his work in my office over the past number of weeks. I really appreciate it. I hope he enjoys his summer in Dingle.

Seanad: Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Thank you for sharing your own personal experience, which you used very well to articulate the needs of so many families in the country.

Seanad: Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next Senator, I thank the Minister for coming into the House and the Labour Party Members for their motion, as well as the sentiments behind it. I also welcome the members of the various organisations and the carers themselves, who are present. They are representatives of the tens of thousands of carers around the country who simply cannot be here because of the very...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: We are delighted to be joined by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for international development and the Irish diaspora, Deputy Fleming. He is most welcome to the House. I welcome also our visitors in the Gallery from the New York University Gallatin School. They are here with us for three weeks but they are not actually going to be in the...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on Senator Joe O'Reilly, I welcome to the Gallery his son Daire and friends, Matt Dempsey from Massachusetts and Liam from Dublin.They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann to see Senator Joe O'Reilly address the House.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: I thank the Senator and I call Senator Warfield.

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the guests of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys to the Gallery. They are most welcome. Importantly, I also welcome the cousins of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, who I believe are also here with us. I thank them for coming and I hope they enjoy their time in Leinster House. I know the Minister of...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Mark Daly: There are two Senators offering and I must bring the Minister of State back in, by order of the House, at 5.31 p.m. I suggest the Senators share time - three minutes and two minutes, respectively. Is that agreed? Agreed.