Senator Mark Daly
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      • Uniting Ireland & its people in Peace & Prosperity Brexit & the Future of Ireland
      • Unionist Concerns & Fears of a United Ireland
      • Northern Ireland’s Income & Expenditure in a reunification scenario
      • The Calling of a Referendum on a United Ireland by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
      • Northern Ireland Returning to Violence due to a Hard Border as a result of Brexit or a Rushed Border Poll: Risk to Youth
      • Submissions to the National Risk Assessment 2019 from Deputy Seán Fleming & Senator Mark Daly
  • Decade of Commemorations
    • Member of the All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations
    • Washington Monument to Receive Commemorative Plaque from Ireland
    • Over 4,000 secondary school students receive National Flag
    • Senator Mark Daly works with world famous Smithsonian Museum
    • Biggest Bridge in the State renamed for Thomas F Meagher
    • Rapporteur of Seanad Public Consultation on National Anthem
    • Irish Flag can now be flown at night
  • Kerry
    • Kenmare Hospital
    • Kenmare Peninsula Park
    • Marine Rescue Coordination Centres saved from closure
    • €200,000 of lottery funding secured for Cystic Fibrosis Unit
    • Red Tape Report in order to create jobs
  • Diaspora
    • A Cead Mile Failte to the US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin
    • Senator Daly Appointed as Spokesperson for Diaspora Affairs
    • Senator Daly Publishes the First Policy by any Political Party for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora
    • Irish Oak Tree Ceremony on Capitol Hill DC to Commemorate the 1916 Rising organised by Senator Daly
    • Certificate of Irish Heritage taken from Concept to White House with the help of Senator Daly
    • Direct Flights from Dublin to San Francisco reinstated
    • American Irish Legislators of New York 40th Anniversary Webinar
  • Irish Sign Language Rights
    • Irish Sign Langauge Law
    • Irish Sign Language National Anthem
  • Irish Sign Language National Anthem St Patricks Day Challenge
  • Gardens of Remembrance Brochure
  • Gardens of Remembrance & Reflection

Role of An Cathaoirleach

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As Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann (Chair of the Senate of Ireland), Mark takes on a number of roles that come with the position.

Chair of the Seanad Éireann

- The Cathaoirleach is the "Judge of Order" in the Seanad. They determinesmatters of order including compliance with Standing Orders of proposals made by Senators, preside over proceedings of the House and has the authority to suppress disorder.

- They are the Chairperson of the Committee on Procedure & Privileges.

- The Cathaoirleach is Deputy Chair of the Executive of the Irish Parliamentary Association which maintains and nurtures contacts among parliamentarians internationally.

- The Cathaoirleach represents Seanad Éireann at international meetings of parliamentarians including the Inter Parliamentary Union, Conferences of Speakers of Parliament and the Association of European Senates.

- They are an ex-officio Member of the Presidents (Speakers) of Parliament of the EU.

- They are co-host, with the Ceann Comhairle, to visiting parliamentary delegations.

Council of State

- The Constitution provides that the Cathaoirleach be a member of the Council of State which aids and counsels the President on certain matters in relation to the exercise and performance, by the President, of his powers and functions.

Presidential Commission

- The Constitution provides that the Cathaoirleach, with the Chief Justice and the Ceann Comhairle, be a member of the Presidential Commission which exercises the powers and functions of the President in his absence, incapacity etc.

Oireachtas Commission

- The Cathaoirleach is Deputy Chairperson of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, the statutory governing body which provides for the running of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Comhairle na Míre Gaile

- The Cathaoirleach is a member of Comhairle na Míre Gaile (Deeds of Bravery Council), a body established by the Government to recognise acts of bravery which attempt to save life.

Provision in the Constitution

-The role of Cathaoirleach is one of the very few positions of Government which is given specific mention in Bunreacht na hÉireann. Article 9.1 states;

" Each House of the Oireachtas shall elect from its members its own Chairman and Deputy Chairman, and shall prescribe their powers and duties".





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  • Home
  • About
    • About Mark
    • Role of Cathaoirleach
    • Contact
  • Seanad Éireann
    • Latest News/Speeches
    • Renewal and Reform
  • Seanad 100
    • Seanad 100 Launch
    • Seanad 100 Exhibit
    • Interview with Eolas Magazine
  • Shared Ireland
    • Article from The Economist Magazine on a United Ireland
    • Research Reports >
      • Uniting Ireland & its people in Peace & Prosperity Brexit & the Future of Ireland
      • Unionist Concerns & Fears of a United Ireland
      • Northern Ireland’s Income & Expenditure in a reunification scenario
      • The Calling of a Referendum on a United Ireland by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
      • Northern Ireland Returning to Violence due to a Hard Border as a result of Brexit or a Rushed Border Poll: Risk to Youth
      • Submissions to the National Risk Assessment 2019 from Deputy Seán Fleming & Senator Mark Daly
  • Decade of Commemorations
    • Member of the All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations
    • Washington Monument to Receive Commemorative Plaque from Ireland
    • Over 4,000 secondary school students receive National Flag
    • Senator Mark Daly works with world famous Smithsonian Museum
    • Biggest Bridge in the State renamed for Thomas F Meagher
    • Rapporteur of Seanad Public Consultation on National Anthem
    • Irish Flag can now be flown at night
  • Kerry
    • Kenmare Hospital
    • Kenmare Peninsula Park
    • Marine Rescue Coordination Centres saved from closure
    • €200,000 of lottery funding secured for Cystic Fibrosis Unit
    • Red Tape Report in order to create jobs
  • Diaspora
    • A Cead Mile Failte to the US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin
    • Senator Daly Appointed as Spokesperson for Diaspora Affairs
    • Senator Daly Publishes the First Policy by any Political Party for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora
    • Irish Oak Tree Ceremony on Capitol Hill DC to Commemorate the 1916 Rising organised by Senator Daly
    • Certificate of Irish Heritage taken from Concept to White House with the help of Senator Daly
    • Direct Flights from Dublin to San Francisco reinstated
    • American Irish Legislators of New York 40th Anniversary Webinar
  • Irish Sign Language Rights
    • Irish Sign Langauge Law
    • Irish Sign Language National Anthem
  • Irish Sign Language National Anthem St Patricks Day Challenge
  • Gardens of Remembrance Brochure
  • Gardens of Remembrance & Reflection