Senator Mark Daly

Senator Mark Daly Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann -26th Chair of the Senate of Ireland

Delighted to welcome H.E. Ms. Florence Ensch, Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland, to Leinster House last week to mark L...
23/06/2026

Delighted to welcome H.E. Ms. Florence Ensch, Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland, to Leinster House last week to mark Luxembourg’s National Day, which is celebrated today.

Wishing the Ambassador and all the people of Luxembourg a very happy National Day.

President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola in the Seanad Chamber along with the European Parliament’s Conf...
23/06/2026

President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola in the Seanad Chamber along with the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents. The delegation, representing the European Parliament’s political groupings, joined us for discussions on key priorities ahead of Ireland taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July. We discussed Ireland’s priorities for the Presidency, including the Good Friday Agreement and lessons on peace building and implementation.

Todays Order of Business in the Seanad was agreed as follows:• An Bille Um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú) 2024 - Údarás na...
23/06/2026

Todays Order of Business in the Seanad was agreed as follows:
• An Bille Um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú) 2024 - Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024
• Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences)(Amendment) Bill 2025 - Second Stage & Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025
• Health (Amendment)(Home Support Providers) Bill 2025

22/06/2026

Seanad Order of Business for Week of the 23rd of June to the 25th of June 2026

ADVICE CLINICS ON SATURDAYIf I can be of assistance with any issues, please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a t...
20/06/2026

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Met with GAA President Jarlath Burns, where we discussed tomorrow’s football championship clash between Armagh and Kerry...
19/06/2026

Met with GAA President Jarlath Burns, where we discussed tomorrow’s football championship clash between Armagh and Kerry.

Attended a presentation hosted by the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) on the increasing number of pub closures acr...
17/06/2026

Attended a presentation hosted by the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) on the increasing number of pub closures across both rural and urban communities.
Discussions focused on how we can protect pubs that remain vital parts of our social, cultural and community infrastructure.

Attended the South Kerry Development Partnership launch in Buswells Hotel today. The partnership does great work in Kerr...
17/06/2026

Attended the South Kerry Development Partnership launch in Buswells Hotel today. The partnership does great work in Kerry in communities and in their projects.
Local Development Companies, through their national representative bodies, have collaborated on a submission that aligns closely with the Programme for Government and its commitments to social inclusion, sustainable communities and balanced regional development.

Today’s scheduled business includes:• Garda Síochána Powers Bill 2026 – Report and Final Stages – Department of Justice,...
17/06/2026

Today’s scheduled business includes:
• Garda Síochána Powers Bill 2026 – Report and Final Stages – Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
• Statements to mark Irish AIDS Day 2026 with the Department of Health
• Private Members’ Business: Prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Bill 2026 – Second Stage

Seanad Éireann – Business for TodayCommencement Matters provide Senators with an opportunity to raise issues of public c...
16/06/2026

Seanad Éireann – Business for Today

Commencement Matters provide Senators with an opportunity to raise issues of public concern. Four matters are selected each day, with the Senator and the relevant Minister each allocated four minutes.

Today’s Commencement Matters include:

• Whether the Minister will commit to providing an additional 1,000 teaching posts for the 2026/27 school year.
• Updating Irish law to facilitate tokenisation in the Irish funds industry.
• Addressing concerns regarding inadequate services within Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs).
• Consideration of adding Addison’s Disease to the Long Term Illness Scheme.

Legislation before the Seanad today:

• Health (Amendment) Home Supports Providers Bill 2025 – Department of Health.
• Domestic Violence (Judgements Register) Bill 2026 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage – Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
• Critical Infrastructures Bill 2026 – Committee and Remaining Stages – Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.

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