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Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding appointment of an ordinary member to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, to be taken in conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the appointment of the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner, back from committee, to be conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3 motion regarding the EU-UK Trade and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator Malcolm Byrne talked about it being National Irish Sign Language Day. It is important that we recognise this day. I admit that I do not know any sign language, but the Houses of the Oireachtas have done much work in recent years to promote sign language. It is great to see that debates on Oireachtas TV are signed. There has been an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Senator Ward talked about two of our MEPs and their views on Taiwan and the Uyghur peoples. I concur with all he has said. Clare Daly was here during the recent debate with MEPS. There will be an opportunity in February for the Munster MEPS to address the House. Perhaps Mick Wallace will appear at that point. Ultimately, like all practising politicians, they stand before the electorate,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: There is the health committee and there is the business committee in the context of business supports and all of that. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Government. I think that covers the issues raised.

Seanad: Appointment of Ordinary Member to Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(b) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, as amended, appoints Senator Lynn Ruane to be an ordinary member of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in place of Senator Mark Wall, who has resigned his office in accordance with the aforementioned section 8.

Seanad: Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motion (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2) of section 2 of the Ombudsman Act 1980, and subsection (4) of section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, Seanad Éireann recommends the appointment of Mr. Ger Deering, by the President to be the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner.

Seanad: EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement: Motion (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Appointment of New Member and Chairperson of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 7th December, 2021 nominated Judge Rory MacCabe for appointment by the President as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and as its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Judge Rory MacCabe be appointed by the President as a member and as...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m., and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on a wide variety of topics, starting with Senator O'Loughlin. She talked about the work of the St. Joseph's centre in Shankill regarding dementia. I compliment her, as chair of the all-party committee on dementia, on her work in highlighting the issue and engaging with experts in the whole area of dementia. It is important work because we never...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. a1, Report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 17 December 2021, to be taken on conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, Social Welfare Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m.,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The most common sentiment was the wishing of Christmas greetings to everybody and thanks to all staff. On behalf of the Leader and Deputy Leader, I concur with all the sentiments expressed. I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach's office, Martin Groves and the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas such as the ushers, catering staff and cleaners. I also thank staff from all the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator and I will undertake that it will be provided. As he said, he has circulated the report and I am sure Members will read it over their break. We will have a fuller debate early in the new year.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 17th December, 2021 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set out in the Schedule to this...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister to the House. As I said on numerous occasions, social protection and social welfare are a safety net for people in the State when they need support. If Covid has taught people anything it is that those who thought they would never be reliant on core social welfare payments found themselves requiring support for themselves, their families or their businesses. This has...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. We were in the Lower House 12 months ago - the year has passed quickly - for the debate on the Appropriation Bill. The Minister of State might recall that at the time there was a fulsome debate on the issue of councillors pay as part of the appropriations. Thankfully, that issue has been rectified. I acknowledge the work of the Minister of State, the...