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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Following on from the previous speaker, we should invite the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to the House to discuss the decisions taken at Cabinet yesterday. There is a sense of frustration in the country. The Government makes its decision based on best advice but it would be timely to have a debate on yesterday's decisions, the huge success of the vaccination programme and the need...

Seanad: Defence of Legal Proceedings by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(v) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 – 2018, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to defend proceedings initiated against Seanad Éireann and to instruct legal counsel in that regard in the matter of Gerard Hutch v. the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Minister for Justice,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Forestry Licensing, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on a wide range of topics. Senator O'Loughlin raised the issue of ticket pricing for the Ireland-Portugal match. We all wish the boys in green well this evening. Senator Seery Kearney raised the issue of gambling in advance of that match, which is being proposed in an article in the Irish Sun. That is despicable. It is that type of leading...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: It can hit people in their 80s and 90s but it can also hit people, as Senator Seery Kearney said, at the age of 33. Stroke can hit people quite suddenly. I will ask for an update on the strategy. Senator McGreehan also talked about Drogheda town and access issues there. I do not know the exact ins and outs of the situation to which she referred but clearly more cognisance must be taken of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank Professor McCormack and Mr. Green for their evidence, their advocacy, their expertise and their work. Professor McCormack mentioned the situation 20 years ago as it pertained to having theatres and consultants in Galway, Limerick and Sligo. Was there a conscious decision to consolidate positions elsewhere and to move to Dublin, did people retire and were not replaced or was there an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: How do we maximise the time of Professor McCormack and his colleagues in the public system, in the theatres, doing the jobs they were trained for? Professor McCormack talked about the training model and privatisation but what is the quickest fix?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Professor McCormack has proven there is a solution that worked for two years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: It can work again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank Professor McCormack.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I too wish to be associated, on my behalf and that of the Fine Gael group, with the remarks on the sad passing of Austin Currie. I offer condolences to his wife, Annita, who herself suffered greatly at the hands of loyalist paramilitaries, and to our colleague, Senator Emer Currie. Austin was a man of peace and decency who, with John Hume, Gerry Fitt, Seamus Mallon and others, kick-started...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Chambers, agus roimh an stiúrthóir Gaeilge sa Roinn, Dr. Aodhán Mac Cormaic. Tar éis próiseas fada sa Dáil agus sa roghchoiste, cuirim fáilte roimh an Dara Céim den Bhille seo sa Seanad inniu. Mar iarAire Stáit ar a raibh freagracht as an nGaeilge agus as an nGaeltacht, fuair mé cead...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Process (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter.I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. The census was due to be held this year but, of course, it has been postponed because of Covid-19. It is now due to be held on 3 April 2022. In April of this year, the Central Statistics Office estimated the population at 5.01 million. This means that the population has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Process (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Based on his reply and the census that is taking place in April, one can therefore say, again, depending on the Central Statistics Office, CSO, that the preliminary results will be published in the summer of 2022. The electoral commission, if it has been set up, would have 12 months after that to report, and for this to be confirmed within...

Seanad: Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People: Statements (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I agree with others regarding her passion and indeed the frustration as expressed in her opening contribution regarding the present system which is not working to the satisfaction of families. Families who have special kids are often frustrated. They are very tired at the best of times. It is a constant fight in many cases to get the services that they...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Browne, go dtí an Teach. Fáiltím roimh chinneadh an Rialtais chun brú ar aghaidh leis an mBille seo agus é a chur tríd an dá Theach roimh dheireadh mhí na Samhna. The Minister of State is welcome. I thank him for, and acknowledge, his work. I acknowledge the work of the current and former...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome last week's announcement of the establishment of a technological university, TU, in our region of the west and north west. One of the beautiful things about this proposed TU is that it is a multi-campus university. There are now university towns throughout the region, from Castlebar to Galway city, Killybegs, Letterfrack, Letterkenny, Mountbellew and Sligo. A unique aspect of...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I second the motion. I thank Senator Buttimer for sharing time and I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State. I thank my colleagues in Fine Gael for their input and support in respect of this most important motion. I also acknowledge the programme for Government commitments and my colleagues within the Green Party and Fianna Fáil. I mentioned the Green Party first. I meant no...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2019: Department of Health (3 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the officials from the Department for being with us and for their work on this important proposed legislation. It is a follow up on a great deal of progressive legislation relating to nicotine over a considerable number of years. The purpose of the Bill is to stop or discourage young people getting hooked. Ms Gordon referred to the statistics that indicate how few cigarettes it...