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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...

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: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this matter for debate this morning. Friday, 19 November is International Men's Day so this is an opportune time to consider issues concerning men's health. Men's Health Forum is an all-island network of individuals and organisations that have identified key concerns related to men's health and understanding these...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her response on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. I welcome the fact that the advisory group is working on the delivery of a new plan. It is important that we continue to focus on men's health. As the Minister pointed out, tremendous work has been done by men's sheds, which have played a major role in providing a social outlet for men across rural and...

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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I wish to join Senator O’Loughlin in recognising International Men’s Day. I had a Commencement matter debate on this issue yesterday. I welcome the fact that the Department of Health is renewing the men’s health strategy, which has been a huge success since 2009 in improving and giving recognition to men's health issues. It is important that we continue to promote and...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Taoiseach is welcome to the Chamber. I have always admired him as a politician, particularly for his courageous stance on bringing in the smoking ban, which involved taking on a powerful lobby group. It was a significant success and has been emulated across Europe. I acknowledge the difficult decisions the Government continues to face in respect of Covid, particularly coming up to this...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an leasú atá fógartha ag an Aire Stáit. Chuir mé leasú cosúil leis an leasú sin chun cinn de bharr moladh ó Chonradh na Gaeilge. Mar sin, cuirim fáilte roimh an leasú ón Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Maidir leis na heagraíochtaí príobháideacha, iarraim ar an Aire Stáit an bhfuil nó an mbeidh liosta fógartha leis an mBille maidir leis na coistí poiblí a bheidh i gceist anseo agus a bhaineann leis an mBille seo. Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh na comhairleoirí contae agus cathrach, Uisce Éireann agus grúpaí mar sin i gceist....

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim leasú Uimh. 10: I leathanach 11, líne 6, an méid seo a leanas a chur isteach i ndiaidh “a bheidh an chumarsáid.”: “I gcás gur i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla a bheidh an chumarsáid, cinnteoidh an comhlacht poiblí: (a) go mbeidh an téacs i nGaeilge ann ar dtús, (b) go mbeidh an téacs i nGaeilge chomh...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tá mé sásta an leasú a tharraingt siar agus é ráite ag an Aire Stáit go mbeidh sé ag teacht ar ais ar an gcéad Chéim eile lena leasú féin.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim leasú Uimh. 11: I leathanach 11, líne 14, “féadfaidh an tAire, tar éis dul i gcomhairle le cibé Aire (más ann) den Rialtas is cuí leis an Aire, ag féachaint d’fheidhmeanna an chomhlachta phoiblí, an comhlacht a fhorordú chun críocha an ailt seo.” a scriosadh agus an méid seo a leanas a chur ina ionad:...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tá mé sásta é a tharraingt siar.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tá mé sásta é a tharraingt siar.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing my Commencement matter. I am disappointed and it is not good enough that neither the Minister for Health nor one of his three Ministers of State at the Department of Health are here to debate this issue. However, I understand that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is before an Oireachtas...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his response on behalf of the Department. He stated: "While additional beds are an important part of the solution to emergency department overcrowding and waiting lists at GUH, it is also important to acknowledge that our response must not be solely based on the provision of extra beds". They should be part of the solution, but they are not in Galway, given...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re early signature of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re extension of the period of operation of sections 1 to 7, inclusive, and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 2 p.m.,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. There was a number of common themes and I will touch on the two main ones. Senators Byrne, Dolan, Murphy, McGreehan, Seery Kearney, Ruane, Sherlock, Fitzpatrick and Ó Donnghaile raised a very important issue in regard to this being international week or two weeks or 16 days of campaigning on the elimination of violence against women. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Yes, I remember that. I was there some years ago in my capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for natural resources. It is a wonderful and important place in terms of being an employer and, as the Senator stated, the largest zinc mine in Europe, with 700 employees. Of course, there is the Tara Deep project, which is the next scene that will provide a sustainable mine and...