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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Leader will acknowledge the level of supports that have been put in place for businesses over successive budgets. Much of that was absolutely warranted to ensure we protected jobs during Covid and in the context of the increases in the cost of energy over successive winters, which had a huge impact on the viability of businesses. There is still a demand from businesses to look at the...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: This is not a grouping. This is for recommital.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: For the information of Members, please note that the House, by agreeing to the motion to recommit, allows a Committee Stage-style of discussion on amendments Nos. 626 to 647, inclusive, 713, 716 to 719, inclusive, 760, 761, 765, 766, 769 and 771 to 775, inclusive, only. That means Members may speak more than once on each amendment. In respect of other amendments, I remind Senators that a...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: I call Senator Higgins and to clarify, this grouping covers amendments Nos. 1 to 19, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 22 to 25, inclusive.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: Senator Higgins will have a chance to respond at the end.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: Senator Higgins will be allowed to speak at the end and can come in again.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: What is the point of order?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State-----

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State has advice on it.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State to continue.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (24 Sep 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State without interruption.

Seanad: Better Planning for Local Childcare Provision: Motion (17 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on recently assuming the leadership of his party. I also acknowledge the work of Senator Currie in framing this motion and the opportunity to present today on this important matter. It is safe to say, going around even this city ahead of the recent elections, where I canvassed for some local election candidates, particularly in some of the newer...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, to the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 6 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 5. Amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: It is section 1, amendment No.1, which relates to the Planning Regulator. If we could speak to the premise of the objectives, though, it is amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive. Senator Cummins should speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Thursday, 11th July, 2024, shall adjourn until 12 noon on Monday, 15th July, 2024, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 12 noon.

Seanad: Membership of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order 98 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Senator Seán Kyne be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. The common theme was one of welcome to Senator Nikki Bradley. I personally wish her well and good luck in the time ahead in this House and in her future career in politics. I know she has great plans already and I know she will make a difference in her role. I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing Regina Doherty and Senator Lynn Boylan the best...