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Seanad: Cuimhneachán ar Chothrom Céad Bliain an Chéad Suí de Seanad Éireann – 11 Nollaig 1922 - Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Sitting of Seanad Éireann – 11 December 1922 (12 Dec 2022)

Mark Daly: ..., 60 Senators arrived here at Leinster House to take their seats in a demonstration of their commitment to the democratic process. Between November 1922 and February 1923, 37 Senators had their homes destroyed. They were intimidated and some were kidnapped but none resigned. I invite you all to take a moment to take a moment to consider what it might have been like for those people who...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Mark Daly: ...including my own, lost loved ones, the Seanad played a role in establishing and consolidating the democratic institutions of our State. Between November 1922 and February 1923, 37 Senators had their homes destroyed. They were intimidated and kidnapped, but none resigned. The first Seanad was described as having the most diverse bunch of politicians in our history. It had 36 Catholics,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: ...the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to accede positively to the request from the EU to assist migrants from the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, following the fire that destroyed a large part of the camp. I have also received notice from Senator Shane Cassells of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to make a...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Sep 2020)

Mark Daly: ...matter: The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to the request from the EU to assist migrants from the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos in Greece, following the fire that destroyed a large part of the camp. I have also received notice from Senator Elisha McCallion of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make a...

Seanad: Disclosures Tribunal Report: Statements (23 Oct 2018)

Mark Daly: ...and did not ensure our roads were safe because they failed to issue penalty points? We know what befell Sergeant McCabe. In a letter Sergeant McCabe provided to be read out in the Dáil, he stated they had destroyed him, his career and his family. The Charleton report referred to the astounding inefficiency and inertia of Tusla and stated that the allegations against Sergeant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jan 2017)

Mark Daly: ...the 1930s, there was an economic war between Ireland and Britain. This is a version of an economic war in that the UK pulling out of the EU will effectively create trade barriers that are going to destroy elements and some sectors of the Irish economy in some instances. The witnesses touched upon the political statements. The Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, said that there was no desire...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2016)

Mark Daly: ...extraordinary woman. She took the State to the High Court and failed and she took the State to the Supreme Court and failed, despite massive pressure being brought to bear on her that she would be destroyed financially because all legal costs would be sought by the State. She then took the State to the European Court of Human Rights, ECHR, and won. We owe her a huge debt. The ECHR said...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Mark Daly: Many lives were destroyed because of his inaction.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (3 Dec 2014)

Mark Daly: ...forward what they know and tell it to the public and the press. If those paramedics spoke on radio and television and said it was a fact the whistleblower legislation might protect them from being absolutely destroyed by their management. I know many who would come forward if they did not feel the overwhelming power of the State to destroy them and take everything they have. If the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Mark Daly: ..., Senator Terry Leyden, on the issue of commercial rates. We want to see this legislation annulled because of part V, which relates to imposing half commercial rates on vacant properties. This will destroy rural Ireland. No regulatory impact assessment has been done on the effects of this. It is quite simple. Where a person who owns a commercial premises cannot run a business there...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Mark Daly: I would like to ask the Leader to organise a debate. It is ironic that my colleague has admitted that the country is destroyed.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Mark Daly: I do not think the country is destroyed.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Mark Daly: It is our job to police the playground. Irish brands and jobs are being destroyed by Tesco. While we welcomed the company to Ireland, we did so on the understanding that Irish customers would get better service and cheaper food. That has not happened. Dublin Meath Growers have been put out of business by the action of multiple retailers. Irish workers are being threatened because...