President of Portugal's State visit to Ireland
The President of Portugal H.E. H.E. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was welcomed to Leinster House today as part of his State Visit to Ireland by the Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly. The Senator thanked the President of Portugal H.E. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho for their support for Ireland during the ongoing challenges caused by Brexit.
welcoming Lord Speaker of the House of Lords,
Lord John McFall to the seanad
Senator Daly, welcomed the Lord Speaker of the House Lords, The Right Honourable Lord John McFall of Alcluith to address the Seanad in its centenary year, on the occasion of the Lord Speaker’s first official visit to Ireland.
As a Junior Northern Ireland Office Minister in 1998, Lord McFall was the first UK minister on the scene hours after the Omagh bombing.
Lord McFall has previously said that his work as a junior Northern Ireland minister in the aftermath of the car bomb in Omagh that killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, was his most significant political contribution.
Senator Daly and the Lord Speaker discussed the shared revising and scrutiny role of their two Chambers and how members of both Parliaments can work together on issues of common interest.
As a Junior Northern Ireland Office Minister in 1998, Lord McFall was the first UK minister on the scene hours after the Omagh bombing.
Lord McFall has previously said that his work as a junior Northern Ireland minister in the aftermath of the car bomb in Omagh that killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, was his most significant political contribution.
Senator Daly and the Lord Speaker discussed the shared revising and scrutiny role of their two Chambers and how members of both Parliaments can work together on issues of common interest.
Dublin MEPs address Seanad Éireann on the theme of climate action
Members of the European Parliament representing the Dublin constituency were invited by Senator Mark Daly to address the Seanad and participate in a discussion with Senators in relation to climate action and climate justice.
“Following on from former President of Ireland Mary Robinson’s launch of Seanad 100 and her call for the Seanad to take a lead role on climate action, Seanad engagement with MEPs over this term will focus on the theme of climate action and climate justice, including the EU response thereto.”
“Following on from former President of Ireland Mary Robinson’s launch of Seanad 100 and her call for the Seanad to take a lead role on climate action, Seanad engagement with MEPs over this term will focus on the theme of climate action and climate justice, including the EU response thereto.”
Parliamentary symposium 2022: enhancing participation in public ilfe & politics
Senator Daly provided the closing remarks on Parliamentary Symposium 2022 which took a focus on diversity and representation in our parliamentary communities.
submissions toward the constitutional future of the island of ireland
This year marks the centenary of Seanad Éireann and is an opportunity to look forward while we also glance back over the last 100 years. In this context, the Seanad Public Consultation Committee invites submissions on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland.
The upcoming Public Consultation will look at the constitutional future of the island of Ireland given the ongoing public policy debate on the issue, the safeguarding of the peace process and the future that Ireland would like to have for generations to come.
The purpose of the public consultation is to invite submissions from individuals, interested groups and organisations to consider the constitutional future of the Island of Ireland.
The upcoming Public Consultation will look at the constitutional future of the island of Ireland given the ongoing public policy debate on the issue, the safeguarding of the peace process and the future that Ireland would like to have for generations to come.
The purpose of the public consultation is to invite submissions from individuals, interested groups and organisations to consider the constitutional future of the Island of Ireland.
Welcoming Ukrainian MPs to Seanad Éireann: Closing Remarks
Closing remarks following the address to Seanad Éireann by Ukrainian MPs, Lesia Vasylenko, Alona Shkrum, Dmytro Natalukha, and Rostyslav Tistyk: "It is not those who can inflict the most but those who can endure the most who will prevail."
Welcoming Ukrainian MPs to Seanad Éireann: Opening Remarks
A historic day in the Seanad as four Ukrainian MPs, Lesia Vasylenko, Alona Shkrum, Dmytro Natalukha, and Rostyslav Tistyk addressed the Seanad, the first time Ukrainian MPs have addressed any national parliament in person since the war began. It was an honour to welcome our Ukrainian colleagues to Seanad Éireann this evening just as thousands of Irish people have welcomed Ukrainian refugees into our country. Ireland continues to support Ukraine's application for EU membership and its right to self-determination and democratic government.
Welcoming Young People to the Seanad: Opening Remarks
Closing remarks following the historic debates on climate action in the Seanad led by the young people of Ireland.
Welcoming Young People to the Seanad: CLOSIng Remarks
Opening up the Seanad: welcoming Foróige & Comhairle na nÓg to the chamber to listen to their thoughts & ideas on climate action & climate justice & what needs to be done now for the future.
happy national day to spain
Every 12th of October, Spain celebrates their National Day. It is a day of recognition of the genuinely democratic nature of modern Spain.
This year's commemoration is of particular significance. Not only because 530 years ago, Christopher Columbus' expedition reached America but also because 2022 is the 500th anniversary of Elcano's first circumnavigation of the globe.
Ireland shares a common past and a centuries long friendship, which goes all the way back to the 16th century with the Treaty of Dingle which was signed in 1529. Through our shared history there has been a constant flow of Irish people to Spain, from medieval pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago through to the many Irish who found refuge in Spain at the time of the Flight of the Earls.
The many Irish colleges founded during that period helped not only to preserve the distinct cultural identity but also facilitated Ireland's engagement in the wider world.
This year's commemoration is of particular significance. Not only because 530 years ago, Christopher Columbus' expedition reached America but also because 2022 is the 500th anniversary of Elcano's first circumnavigation of the globe.
Ireland shares a common past and a centuries long friendship, which goes all the way back to the 16th century with the Treaty of Dingle which was signed in 1529. Through our shared history there has been a constant flow of Irish people to Spain, from medieval pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago through to the many Irish who found refuge in Spain at the time of the Flight of the Earls.
The many Irish colleges founded during that period helped not only to preserve the distinct cultural identity but also facilitated Ireland's engagement in the wider world.
happy unity day to germany
On the 3rd October 1990 Germany achieved reunification after a long period of division. Ireland is proud of our role in facilitating this momentous event in German history, chairing the crucial Dublin meetings during our Presidency of the European Council, which led to pan-European support for German reunification. Indeed, Chancellor Helmut Kohl is said to have thanked the Taoiseach with the words, ‘Germany will never forget what you have done for us’
The relations between our two countries stretch back much further. St Killian who left Ireland from County Kerry and other Irish monks came to Germany from the 7th century and established enduring links between our countries. This year we marked 100 years since the fledgling Irish State appointed its first official representative to Germany, Nancy Wyse Power, to set up an office to promote Irish interests.
Ireland and Germany share a strong bilateral relationship anchored in our strong economic, cultural, social and political links. What defines our relationship is our work together in the European Union, where our countries share a common vision and purpose of how to achieve a stronger and more effective Europe and a better world.
The relations between our two countries stretch back much further. St Killian who left Ireland from County Kerry and other Irish monks came to Germany from the 7th century and established enduring links between our countries. This year we marked 100 years since the fledgling Irish State appointed its first official representative to Germany, Nancy Wyse Power, to set up an office to promote Irish interests.
Ireland and Germany share a strong bilateral relationship anchored in our strong economic, cultural, social and political links. What defines our relationship is our work together in the European Union, where our countries share a common vision and purpose of how to achieve a stronger and more effective Europe and a better world.
HAPPY NATIONAL DAY TO THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
It is the 62nd anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus' independence, and the parallels between Ireland and Cyprus are well known. We are two small island nations, in fact the only two small island nations that are partitioned, and we have both long struggled against colonial rule in order to achieve independence. We are still dealing with the consequences of division.
Most importantly, Ireland and Cyprus cherish international law and human rights and these are at the heart of our respective Governments' policies. We strive to promote diplomacy and multilateralism and of course as members of the European Union we work together.
Most importantly, Ireland and Cyprus cherish international law and human rights and these are at the heart of our respective Governments' policies. We strive to promote diplomacy and multilateralism and of course as members of the European Union we work together.
happy national day to malta
Malta celebrates its Independence Day, having gained its independence in 1964. As two islands at the periphery of Europe, at the cross-roads to other continents, Malta and Ireland share more than geography.
Ireland and Malta struggled for a long time for independence. Our two countries share a rich maritime heritage and, of course, we are both neutral nations.
Our diplomatic relationships were established in 1990 and the long-standing relationships between our people and our shared membership of the European Union make sure that our friendship grows stronger each year. The Maltese city of Floriana has a football club affectionately known as Tal-Irish, the Irish. The reason for this is that, when the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were playing football against the local team in the 20th century, the fusiliers donated their kit, which was green and white, to the local team. Ever since, and to this very day, the club has worn those colours.
Ireland and Malta struggled for a long time for independence. Our two countries share a rich maritime heritage and, of course, we are both neutral nations.
Our diplomatic relationships were established in 1990 and the long-standing relationships between our people and our shared membership of the European Union make sure that our friendship grows stronger each year. The Maltese city of Floriana has a football club affectionately known as Tal-Irish, the Irish. The reason for this is that, when the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were playing football against the local team in the 20th century, the fusiliers donated their kit, which was green and white, to the local team. Ever since, and to this very day, the club has worn those colours.
WISHING THE PEOPLE OF slovakia A HAPPY NATIONAL DAY
Wishing a Happy National Day to all of the Slovakians living in Ireland, Slovakia, and around the world!
WISHING THE PEOPLE OF Hungary A HAPPY NATIONAL DAY
Wishing a Happy Foundation Day to all of the Hungarians living in Ireland, Hungary, and around the world! There are over 10,000 Hungarians who have made Ireland their home, and there are many strong cultural and historical links between Ireland and Hungary, from the leading character in James Joyce's 'Ulysses' to one of Hungary's most famous painters, Ferenc Martyn, who was of Irish descent.
wishing the people of slovenia a happy national day
Dan državnosti: wishing a happy Statehood Day to all Slovenians living in Ireland, in Slovenia, and around the world!
Wishing a Happy Portuguese National Day to all Portuguese people living in Ireland and around the world
Bon dia Camões: extending my best wishes to the Portuguese people here in Ireland and around the world, as well as to the Portuguese Ambassador, H. E. Mr. Bernardo Lucena, on their national day.
Wishing a Happy Swedish National Day to all Swedish people living in Ireland and around the world
Welcoming the Ambassador from Sweden, His Excellency Mr. Magnus Rydén, to Leinster House to mark the National Day of Sweden and highlighting the bonds between Ireland and Sweden.
Wishing a Glad Forfatningsdag to all Danish People
Glad forfatningsdag: wishing a happy Constitution Day to Ambassador Balslev, and all Danish people living in Ireland and around the world.
Wishing a Happy Festa della Repubblica to all Italians living in Ireland
Buona festa della Repubblica: wishing a happy Festa della Repubblica to His Excellency Ambassador Paolo Serpi and all the Italians living here in Ireland.
The New Jersey American Irish State Legislators Caucus Featured on RTÉ News Six One
I appeared on RTÉ News Six One with Sean Whelan, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, and Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo to discuss the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, a bipartisan organisation with leadership in all 50 states that aims to strengthen the relationship between Ireland and the U.S.
Discussing Ukrainian MPs' Address to Seanad Éireann on RTÉ's Drivetime
I spoke to RTÉ One Drivetime about Ukrainian MPs Lesia Vasylenko, Alona Shkrum, Dmytro Natalukha, & Rostyslav Tistyk and their recent address to Seanad Éireann, the first time Ukrainian MPs have addressed a national parliament in person since the war began.
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