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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Okay. Are the health risks taken seriously enough by health practitioners? Are they on the lower end of what people might deem urgent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I was not aware of the link between hearing loss and dementia but I am certainly aware of it now. One always worries about these things for oneself and one's family so I will take cognisance of that link. Mr. Byrne said that Chime representatives have met the Minister for Health and there is a working group. Is he confident that things are moving as regards the creation of a national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Development of a National Hearing Care Plan: Chime (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: On technological advances, some people do not want to show signs of age or whatever else but I note that hearing aids are becoming more compact, smaller and less obvious. I presume the quality of hearing has improved with technological advances.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I join others in welcoming the Canadian delegation to the Houses. I also acknowledge the sad passing of Michael O'Regan, who was a good friend to people in Leinster House and a very pleasant individual who certainly did not forget his Kerry roots. He was a proud Kerryman who was involved in the Kerry Association here in Dublin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Like the...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 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 discussion on amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and amendment No. 32, and those amendments only. That is, Members may speak more than once on each of those amendments. In respect of other amendments, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 11 and 20 to 25, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome to the Chamber Mr. Etienne Rapacki, who is the guest of Senator Horkan. I hope he enjoys proceedings.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 26 to 30, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 33 and 34 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Pursuant to Standing Order 154, it is reported especially to the Seanad that the Committee has amended the Title of the Bill. Is it agreed that the Bill, as amended, be received for final consideration? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Special Measures in the Public Interest (Derrybrien Wind Farm) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State or his response. I am somewhat aware of the intricacies of this issue in east County Galway. The construction of this site started before I entered politics, and I will be in it 20 years in June this year. It has been going on a while. The thrust of the Bill introduced by Senators McDowell and Boyhan makes sense in terms of there being an issue, which is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge the presence of H.E. Mr. Marijus Gudynas, ambassador of Lithuania to Ireland, in advance of Lithuania's national day tomorrow. The ambassador is most welcome. I have mentioned on numerous occasions the issues regarding school bus transport in Galway. I know there are issues around the country. I am calling for a debate on this matter. We await the findings of the review on...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 40 to 46, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: Are you pressing the amendment?