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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (30 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I have had some correspondence and have met with oyster fishermen in the Clarinbridge area. They have a good working relationship with the State agencies overseeing them such as Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. They do a small amount of commercial...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (30 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response from the Minister, Deputy McConalogue. I will certainly convey it to those involved in the sector to see whether there is any way of streamlining the processes, not to in any way reduce the compliances that are necessary for food quality, safety and regulations but to make the processing somewhat simpler for those involved. There is a view...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes; all other Senators have six minutes; the Minister has 15 minutes; and the proposer has five minutes to reply. I understand that Senators Higgins and Ruane are sharing their time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I wish to refer, briefly, to section 20 and the designated environmental projects. It states that a Minister of the Government may designate a project. Is that what is called additionality rather than substituting for projects that were proposed? I apologise if this may have been discussed during pre-legislative scrutiny as I am standing in for Senator Byrne. I presume it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the witnesses for that. Mr. Flaherty is the CEO of Cancer Care West in Galway. The €3 million is obviously hugely important as once-off funding and the aim is to maintain and increase that. How important was that for the services for this year? What difference has it made and what more can the organisation do because of that funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is that based on their previous budget?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is there a standard client? Is it across all sexes? Are women more likely to avail of services than men? Are younger people more likely to avail of them? Where children are involved, are parents more likely to avail of services? Is there a standard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Mr. Flaherty mentioned the young mother who came straight from BreastCheck to the services. Is that initial contact the most important? How long does contact last? If somebody is going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy, is he or she less likely to be physically able to reach out? Is it after that person has finished treatment that he or she needs more supports? How would it-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses here this morning. Obviously, they have a very important role in cancer support. It is something that will impact many of us in the future. Every family is likely to experience cancer at some stage. How do people hear about community cancer support centres? Does it come through referrals from hospitals? I presume the hospital would be the first point of contact.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter this morning. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House. I wish to raise the matter of a relief road for Claregalway. I can go back to 2008 to when my then colleagues, Pádraic McCormack, former TD, and Fidelma Healy Eames, who was a Member of this House, both raised this matter with the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the fact a funding application has been made by Galway County Council. Unfortunately, we heard the same thing in 2008 and on numerous occasions since then. I am concerned this is another stalling position and after the series of elections will still have made no progress. The people of Claregalway need to know this will progress, go to TII and be funded. The concern is we hear...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, to the Chamber.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments No. 1 is a Government amendment. Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 17 to 26, inclusive, and 35 to 37, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 3, 10, 11, 13 to 15, inclusive, 38 and 39 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: How stands the amendment?

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Before I move to amendment No. 7, I welcome the staff and students of the Central Technical Institute, Raheen College, in Tipperary, who are the guests of Deputy Lowry. I hope they enjoy the rest of their day.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Before we move on, I want to take this opportunity to welcome the second group of students and staff from the Central Technical Institute in Clonmel who are guests of Deputy Michael Lowry. I also want to acknowledge Senator Garret Ahearn who is working hard on their behalf today.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 28 to 30, inclusive, and 32 to 34, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?