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Seanad: Independent Review of the Handling of Past Complaints of Abuse in St John Ambulance Ireland: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. I acknowledge Mick Finnegan and others in the Gallery and watching in. I also acknowledge the work and advocacy of Senators Seery Kearney and Doherty in raising in the House the need to publish the report, the delays in this regard and discussion on it. Thankfully, the report has been published. Sexual abuse was first being reported in this country as far back as...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. His statement was very brief. I acknowledge we had an opportunity to engage with the Minister at the joint committee. I am not a member of the committee but I substituted for Senator McGahon. I was contacted by a former board member on foot of that meeting who stated: I would like to clarify my reasons for resigning from the board. My sole reason for doing so was...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State should talk to the former board members too. That would be useful.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Seán Kyne: On behalf of the Fine Gael group, I join in the tributes to Noel Murphy and wish him well in the next stage of his career, whatever that might be. I offer good wishes to his wife Fiona and his children, who will have more time together as a family. Best of luck. I thank Noel for everything he has done over the last number of years in these Houses. The sheep sector is hugely important to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Language (18 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this matter for debate. I submitted it before the Easter break because it had emerged at that time. I welcome the Minister of State. As he is aware, a suggested draft primary school curriculum framework with subject teaching times was published by the Minister for Education in early March. This has caused some concern among some in my...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Language (18 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Mar a luaigh an tAire Stáit ansin, luaigh an Roinn Oideachais go raibh polasaí nua á fhorbairt ag an Roinn don Ghaeloideachas taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht faoi láthair. Cuirim fáilte roimhe sin ach, mar sin, cén fáth go bhfuiltear ag déanamh go bhfuil an Roinn Oideachais ag déanamh cinnidh mhóir laghdú a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge sna...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Since the mid-1990s, there has been more of a focus in farming on the protection of archeological heritage through the rural environmental protection scheme and its successors. They are now part of the code of practice and recognised as a staple part of a landowner's responsibilities. I have highlighted cases where land is sold, somebody comes into a new plot of land and does not know the...

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: We have read in the newspapers and seen the coverage in respect of the Ministers, Deputies Donohoe and Michael McGrath, and the healthy surplus we have. That relates to the very healthy corporation tax rates that are coming in. Those things do not happen by accident. We are a very favourable country for investment and foreign direct investment because of our good governance, membership of...

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. I spoke on this matter a few weeks ago and called for a debate, so I welcome his attendance and interest in the sector. I also welcome the representatives from farming organisations. The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, INHFA, the Irish Farmers' Association, IFA, and the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, ICSA, have called for some time for...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome the extension of the agricultural tax relief, as outlined in the Finance Bill 2023, particularly the young trained farmers stock relief. It is particularly notable that Macra na Feirme members are walking from Athy in County Kildare to Dublin today and are scheduled to arrive later this evening.It is a 79 km walk in recognition of its 79 years in...

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Tánaiste to the Chamber. I commend all those who took part by giving testimony and evidence as part of this report, and acknowledge the work of all those involved in the formulation of the report. The most important work now begins with the implementation of the statutory review that is to take place. I acknowledge the work and decisions taken by the Government in terms...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I wish to raise two items. First, I have previously raised the pandemic payment for duties performed during Covid-19, which front-line workers so thoroughly deserved. I ask the Deputy Leader to contact the Minister and the Secretary General of the Department. I raised this with the Minister at committee today. Aramark employees who worked at University Hospital Galway have not received...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: If it is defeated, it cannot.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Does the Senator wish to second the amendment?

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: The next item is No. 128, motion No. 10 regarding public water connection charges. I ask Members to please note the time limits. Under a new procedure approved by the House, the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes, and all other Senators shall have six minutes. I call on Senator Garvey to move the motion and understand that she is sharing time.

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Boyhan. There are no Members here from the Fianna Fáil group. From the Fine Gael group we have Senator John Cummins who has six minutes.

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.