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Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Díolúintí i leith Staidéar na Gaeilge sa Mheánscolaíocht: Plé (Atógáil) (26 Oct 2022)

Seán Kyne: Aontaím leis an Aire go bhfuil gá le díolúintí do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta agus cásanna mar sin. Ó thaobh na bhfigiúirí a tugadh, tá 1.9% a fhaigheann díolúintí sa bhunscoil a ardaíonn go dtí 10% ag an dara leibhéil. Cén fáth a cheapann an tAire go bhfuil ardú idir an bhunscoil...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Díolúintí i leith Staidéar na Gaeilge sa Mheánscolaíocht: Plé (Atógáil) (26 Oct 2022)

Seán Kyne: Deirtear i gCiorclán 0054/2022, in alt 2.2.2(iii), "De ghnáth, ba cheart daltaí a bhaineann leas as díolúine faoin gcatagóir seo a spreagadh chun dul i ngleic le staidéar ar an nGaeilge ó bhéal chomh fada agus is féidir". An bhfuil figiúirí ag an Roinn maidir leis sin? B'fhéidir gur rud nua é seo i gcomparáid leis an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Infectious Diseases (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for picking this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to see her back. Hopefully she will be back to flying form in the coming weeks and months. I raise the issue of meningitis, meningitis awareness campaigns and supports for meningitis. Invasive meningococcal disease is the most common form of bacterial meningitis in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Infectious Diseases (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response. We all unfortunately know of people who have suffered bereavements. As I said, it is heartbreaking for families because it happens so suddenly, particularly in young adults. The awareness is not just in that person but in his or her cohort. Their friends might say there is something wrong and it is serious and this person needs help. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Housing for All, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude after two hours, 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, time can be shared and the Minister to be given no less than...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. There was a wide variety of topics. Senator Murphy spoke about the flooding at Lough Funshinagh. I have great sympathy for all those who have been impacted by the floodwaters there. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, who is responsible for the Office of Public Works, OPW, has been passionate about his concerns about the planning process...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome to this important debate. I acknowledge all the contributions. There has been a lot of talk although I am not sure there have been a lot of solutions from the Opposition. We can all name and describe the problem, but solutions are in short supply. In response to Senator Gavan's point, and I have said this before in this House in response to others, but I...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: That is the legacy we inherited in 2011 and had to deal with.

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: We inherited it. The Senator knows from whom.

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: It was not from yourselves, and I did not say it was, but please appreciate the legacy we had to deal with at that stage with unemployment at whatever rate it was at - 15%, 16% or 17%. The challenges we faced were immense. Did we get everything right? I am not saying we did, but certainly we are not responsible for everything that is wrong or has been wrong in housing in recent years. We...

Seanad: Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I put my neck on the line in 2019 and 2020 to support social housing, so I will not take any rubbish from anyone regarding ideological issues.I fully support people. I have said on numerous occasions that all communities should have an element of social housing for people. There are thousands of people across this country who will never be able to afford their own home. I do not believe in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Tá mé díreach tar éis teacht ó chur i láthair ó Chomhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann agus ó Chomhar na nOileán maidir leis an scéim LEADER. I am after coming from a briefing in the audiovisual room from Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann agus ó Chomhar na nOileán regarding the islands LEADER programme. They are...

Seanad: Safe to Create Programme: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. Today, I am speaking in place of my colleague, Senator Carrigy, who unfortunately cannot be here. He would like me to convey his thanks and acknowledgement of the Minister's support for this initiative, and the debate and work that has taken place within the committee. He highlighted the fact that the recommendations in the report are to be initiated as part of this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I previously requested a debate on issues surrounding health and, in particular, matters of the capital programme for health. We had a very positive meeting yesterday evening with Galway Oireachtas Members, across all parties, and the clinical team within the Saolta hospital group on plans and their wishes for the Galway region regarding capital healthcare. There has been much debate over a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the new, updated and improved Croí Cónaithe towns fund which was launched yesterday. Application forms are available now. This is a welcome move to allow for vacant and derelict rural properties to be included as part of the scheme, with payments of between €30,000 and €50,000, with a special top-up. This had been sought and is welcome. I congratulate all...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber to discuss this important area. From time to time, we will all experience family members who enjoy the great care and support of nursing homes. I think of my uncle who passed away in March and attended a private nursing home under the fair deal. I think of all the carers, many of whom came from outside of this country, who are looking after...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I join with the Leas-Chathaoirleach in offering condolences to Bridget Doody on the sad passing of her brother, Patrick. I also extend our sympathies to his wife, his family and the extended family. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. We will have a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions. My colleague, Senator Crowe, raised the important issue of cancer care at University Hospital Galway, UHG. He and the Deputy Leader, Senator Chambers, visited the hospital recently. There is a meeting on this important matter tonight in Salthill, which we and Senator Pauline O'Reilly will be attending. We will await what Professor Michael Kerin has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: We could have a further in-depth debate on the matter. Senator Sherlock raised the issue of the living wage. I am not sure whether she welcomed yesterday's great announcement by the Government. I appreciate that it may not have been all that she had hoped for or that it is not happening as quickly as she might hope, but it is a welcome progression. I am told that extensive research and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: That said, the Senator called for a feasibility study on light rail and I agree. If she wants me to sign a letter, I will certainly do so. As I understand it, the rail group in Galway is seeking funding from the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for a feasibility study. I am not sure whether it has to come from the local authority or whether the Minister can advocate and provide for it. I...