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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022, to be taken at conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude after two hours if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions this morning. We started with Senator Malcolm Byrne, joined by Senator Eugene Murphy, congratulating the silver medallists in the European Athletics Championships on their great performance in setting a new Irish record time. They are Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley. I congratulate them and am sure all Members of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: -----but it is not stated that it would be guillotined. I am told that it is not to assist the Government but to assist the Bills Office, which is under significant pressure at the moment with a number of Bills. There were more than 1,000 amendments to the Planning and Development Bill. The Bills Office is under significant pressure and this is to assist it, not the Government. It is not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The intention is to take Committee and Remaining Stages together. I will not be accepting the amendment. Senators Craughwell and Lombard raised the issue of "Prime Time" last night. I did not see the full report but I will look back on it. I saw the clips of it and it did not look good. The Minister has indicated that the Department is taking the matter of equine welfare and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge Senator Byrne's contribution on that. Senator McDowell joined with Senator Craughwell in his comments. I have responded to that.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the event of the Second Stage of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 being completed on Thursday, 13th June, 2024, the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Bill shall be taken on Thursday, 20th June, 2024, and amendments proposed to the Bill shall reach the Clerk not later than 11 a.m. on Monday, 17th June, 2024.

Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: That is all right. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber, and I acknowledge his work and advocacy in bringing forward this comprehensive and complex Bill, and his work and that of his officials over a large number of years. I also acknowledge the Members of both Houses who have been involved in the legislative process. I particularly commend my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, on her...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the Chamber and I welcome this Bill. Like many people, I have many relations in different parts of the world. There were 15 in my mother's family, 11 of whom emigrated. Ten of those went to Boston and one went to Manchester. There were seven in my father's family, five of whom emigrated. One went to New York, one went to Los Angeles, two went to...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Stop. That is hypocrisy.

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: “That Seanad Éireann: notes: - the success of the National Cancer Strategies since their inception; - there are more people surviving cancer in Ireland than ever; - the importance of screening programmes such as BreastCheck and BowelScreen; - the success of the HPV immunisation programme; - the work of the National Cancer Registry Ireland; -one in two of us...

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and thank all contributors for their support for the motion. It is safe to say this issue affects every family and community and goes to the hearts of many who have a vested and very personal interest in cancer survival. I acknowledge Senator Clifford-Lee's concerns about medical cards, which Senator Maria Byrne also raised. It...

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 19, 26, 27, 51, 53, 64, and 66 to 70, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 27 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 26. Amendments Nos. 19, 26, 27, 51, 53, 64, and 66 to 70, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 20 to 25, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 23 is a logical alternative to No. 22. Amendments Nos. 22 to 25, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendment No. 21 in the names of Senators Sherlock, Hoey, Moynihan and Wall cannot be moved.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 29, 50, 107, 109, 112 to 118, inclusive, 120, 121 and 128 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendment No. 30 in the names of Senators Sherlock, Hoey, Moynihan and Wall is out of order because of a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 by Senator Higgins are out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Does the Minister wish to respond? I know there is a division in the Dáil.

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.