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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will start with Senator O’Loughlin, who commented on her meeting in Athy with Jane Sanders and suggested that Bernie Sanders be invited to address the Seanad. It would be a matter for the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, CPPO, at a later date to determine whether that was in the offing. She also commended the Civil...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sitting of the Seanad on Thursday, 29th May, 2025: (a) Statements on Gaza. Statements on Gaza shall be taken at 9 a.m. and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 11 a.m. The opening contribution of the Minister...

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I wish him well in his endeavours and with the local democracy task force. I acknowledge the work by his predecessors John Paul Phelan, Deputy Peter Burke and senior Ministers on the Moorhead report. We need it fully enacted. I commend representatives of LAMA and the AILG on their work on behalf of elected members lobbying and making representations. Will...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Seanad today, statements on the local democracy task force shall conclude at 6.20 p.m., if not previously concluded."

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator. The Minister of State has ten minutes to conclude.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Yes, go on.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: All right. I thank the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an post a fháil. Mar iar-bhall den chomhchoiste seo freisin, gabhaim buíochas le hAengus Ó Snodaigh as an sár-jab a rinne sé ar feadh tréimhse ceithre nó cúig bliana. Rinne muid a lán oibre agus d’fhoilsigh muid a lán tuairiscí le linn an ama sin. Tá mé ag...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (22 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Chair and I congratulate Senator Wilson. He will do an excellent job. He is well respected and has great experience. On behalf on myself and my Fine Gael colleagues, I congratulate him. He is a very fair-minded person and when given the opportunity in the role, he will show that to all members.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, group...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus leis na Seanadóirí go léir as ucht an mhéid atá ráite acu. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin talked about the cancellation of maternity services at Athy Primary Care Centre. I will raise that with the Minister of Health. The Senator may wish to table a Commencement matter on that topic to get a more immediate...

Seanad: Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (21 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on driving test waiting times, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and conclude after one hour, if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed five minutes, the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and the contributions of all other Senators not to exceed two minutes, on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will start with the common theme that was expressed across the House by Senators Joe Conway, Andrews, Stephenson, Black, Boyhan, O'Donovan, Tully, Harmon, Craughwell, Nicole Ryan, Noonan, Cosgrave, Collins, McDowell and Sarah O'Reilly regarding the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. I requested a debate on Gaza. I did so again this afternoon before...

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, to the Chamber. The Minister of State will have ten minutes, the group spokespersons will have ten minutes and all other Senators will have five minutes.

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Senator Fitzpatrick will share time with Senator Daly. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Biodiversity Week: Statements (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome the students and staff of Skerries Community College who are here this afternoon. They are guests of Deputy Grace Boland. I hope they enjoy the day and learn a lot about our Houses of Parliament. They are all welcome.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I understand Senator Keogan is sharing time with Senator Mullen. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I commend Senator Keogan and the other Senators on this Bill. It is a very meaningful, well-put-together and well-drafted Bill. I commend her, the others and the team behind this. I know the Minister of State does not sit at Cabinet and, like all Private Members' business and all legislation, Bills such as these go to Cabinet for discussion and decision. That was where the decision was...

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.