Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly says legislation introduced by Fianna Fáil in the Seanad and published today will assist members of the deaf community by giving Irish Sign Language full and proper recognition. The ‘Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill’ will empower the deaf community by placing sign language on a […]
FF introduces legislation to protect national anthem – Daly
Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly has introduced legislation to the Seanad aimed at protecting the national anthem. ‘The National Anthem Protection of Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2016’ seeks to protect Amhrán na bhFiann following the expiration of its copyright. Senator Daly said, “Copyright for our national anthem official expired at the end of 2012. […]
Fianna Fáil Seanad Leadership Team Appointed
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has announced that he has appointed Senator Catherine Ardagh as the Fianna Fáil Group Leader in the Seanad. Senator Mark Daly has been appointed as Deputy Group Leader while Senator Diarmuid Wilson will continue in his role as Fianna Fáil Whip in the Seanad. Deputy Martin said, “I’m delighted […]
Time for Irish Citizens Abroad to have vote in Presidential & Seanad Elections
Fianna Fáil is proposing to give Irish citizens living overseas the right to vote in elections for the office of President and Seanad Éireann. The party’s Spokesperson for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora Senator Mark Daly is detailing the reforms ahead of St. Patrick’s celebrations this week. Senator Daly says “Ireland has a huge responsibility […]
FF moves to protect national anthem as Fine Gael leaves state symbol vulnerable
Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly has produced new legislation to protect the national anthem as copyright for Amhrán na bhFiann is currently expired. Senator Daly said: “The lack of strict copyright in place for the national anthem leaves this important state symbol exposed. Copyright for the anthem officially expired at the end of 2012 and […]
Fianna Fáil to support Ibrahim Halawa at October trial
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has announced that Senator Mark Daly will represent the party in supporting Ibrahim Halawa during his trial which is set for October 4th in Egypt. Today there was unanimous agreement at the Foreign Affairs Committee to dispatch a delegation from the Oireachtas to Egypt for Ibrahim’s trial. Senator Mark Daly proposed […]
