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Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Before we move on, I want to take this opportunity to welcome the second group of students and staff from the Central Technical Institute in Clonmel who are guests of Deputy Michael Lowry. I also want to acknowledge Senator Garret Ahearn who is working hard on their behalf today.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 28 to 30, inclusive, and 32 to 34, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Yes, perfect. I welcome the Minister of State. I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion on the very important issue of waste collection, which has gone through a myriad of different regimes and changes over the years. Whether we have an ideal system or not I cannot say. I come from Galway and waste collection is not an issue that has exercised people for a number of years but the...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (22 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Poolbeg incinerator obviously has an important role to play as well. Overall, in respect of the motion, it is important that we hear the views of the Minister on the issues that have been raised. Finally, I commend the motion tabled by the Labour Party.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter this morning. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House. I wish to raise the matter of a relief road for Claregalway. I can go back to 2008 to when my then colleagues, Pádraic McCormack, former TD, and Fidelma Healy Eames, who was a Member of this House, both raised this matter with the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the fact a funding application has been made by Galway County Council. Unfortunately, we heard the same thing in 2008 and on numerous occasions since then. I am concerned this is another stalling position and after the series of elections will still have made no progress. The people of Claregalway need to know this will progress, go to TII and be funded. The concern is we hear...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes; all other Senators have six minutes; the Minister has 15 minutes; and the proposer has five minutes to reply. I understand that Senators Higgins and Ruane are sharing their time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I wish to refer, briefly, to section 20 and the designated environmental projects. It states that a Minister of the Government may designate a project. Is that what is called additionality rather than substituting for projects that were proposed? I apologise if this may have been discussed during pre-legislative scrutiny as I am standing in for Senator Byrne. I presume it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the witnesses for that. Mr. Flaherty is the CEO of Cancer Care West in Galway. The €3 million is obviously hugely important as once-off funding and the aim is to maintain and increase that. How important was that for the services for this year? What difference has it made and what more can the organisation do because of that funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is that based on their previous budget?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is there a standard client? Is it across all sexes? Are women more likely to avail of services than men? Are younger people more likely to avail of them? Where children are involved, are parents more likely to avail of services? Is there a standard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: Mr. Flaherty mentioned the young mother who came straight from BreastCheck to the services. Is that initial contact the most important? How long does contact last? If somebody is going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy, is he or she less likely to be physically able to reach out? Is it after that person has finished treatment that he or she needs more supports? How would it-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Facing Community-based Cancer Support Services: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses here this morning. Obviously, they have a very important role in cancer support. It is something that will impact many of us in the future. Every family is likely to experience cancer at some stage. How do people hear about community cancer support centres? Does it come through referrals from hospitals? I presume the hospital would be the first point of contact.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (30 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I have had some correspondence and have met with oyster fishermen in the Clarinbridge area. They have a good working relationship with the State agencies overseeing them such as Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. They do a small amount of commercial...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (30 May 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response from the Minister, Deputy McConalogue. I will certainly convey it to those involved in the sector to see whether there is any way of streamlining the processes, not to in any way reduce the compliances that are necessary for food quality, safety and regulations but to make the processing somewhat simpler for those involved. There is a view...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I join others in congratulating those candidates around the country who have been elected to our local authorities and the European Parliament. It takes great courage to put your name on a ballot paper. It is a very public interview. Not everyone can succeed. The fact that so many people are still interested in participating in our democracy is hugely important and necessary. I send...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Yes. I would like to share time with Senator Aisling Dolan.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome former President, Mrs. Robinson, back to the Seanad Chamber. As a fellow west of Ireland person, I am particularly proud to be here today to engage with her. First, I wish to acknowledge the years and, indeed, lifetime of advocacy for social change in respect of the rights of individuals, which is exemplified in her Seanad record, and all the advocacy that has happened since...