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Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his promotion to his new role. Storm Éowyn brought some of the most severe winds we have ever experienced since records began, with speeds of 184 km/h recorded at Mace Head and Carna in County Galway.At that point, the recording equipment stopped and lost power. Thankfully – if there is something to be thankful for – the...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2024: Committee Stage (27 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Order of Business, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the restoration of Bills to the Order Paper, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1, without debate; and No. 3, the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5.15 p.m., with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin raised a number of issues, including congratulating the new Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Rossa Mulcahy. We all join her in wishing the Irish team well at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. She also raised issues regarding biodiversity and section 39 workers. I will ask if...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 55 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business; the contribution of each group leader shall not exceed three minutes; the contribution of every other Senator shall not exceed two minutes; and the reply of the Leader of the House shall not exceed ten minutes.

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to Order Paper: Motion (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below:

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I congratulate him on his appointment. I remember all those who lost their lives in maritime accidents across the country - those whose bodies have been recovered and those whose remains, unfortunately, have not been recovered. I imagine it is a very personal and tragic issue for all families of those who have lost their lives. Maritime safety, like...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Okay. Some of them were there. The report made recommendations on the Department of Transport establishing its own investigation unit. It seems counterintuitive to talk about a body having more independence by putting it back under the Department rather than having it on the outside. Ordinarily, we would say we wanted a body to have more independence by removing it from the control of the...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement Matter. Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Buttimer, agus déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht an ardú céime atá faighte aige. Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh sé anseo ar feadh tamaill agus ag déanamh sároibre ar son an Rialtais agus mhuintir na tíre. I want to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am somewhat disappointed that there is not more detail, but I understand the Minister of State is here on behalf of the Minister. I would like to see progress on this issue this year. I would like to see a firm commitment to works starting this year on this extremely important section of road. As I said, we have seen what can be done and we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, time may be shared and the Minister to be given no less...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. Today started with Senator O’Loughlin, who spoke of Network Ireland’s all-Ireland business programme as well as her local drama festival. She called for a debate on solar farms as part of a wider programme on energy, for which I will ask the Minister, Darragh O’Brien, to come to the House. Senator Boyle talked about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: No, we got rid of them all. They left you. I will take responsibility as best I can for that. Senator Duffy raised the tragic fatality of James Moyles. We remember him and his family. He talked about safety on our national routes. I know he has engaged on that. TII funding is due. I am not sure if an application has been made for that project. Funding is available through low-cost...

Seanad: Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: “That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges: - the contribution that older people have made to Irish society through raising families, their work, both paid and voluntary and their charitable endeavours; - that Irish people are living longer and that this presents opportunities and challenges and that living longer is one of humanity’s great success stories; - the...

Seanad: Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: We will take approximately 11 minutes and five minutes, respectively.

Seanad: Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. It goes without saying that older people have made an incredible contribution to this country. The economic and social success of this Republic is due to the major work, sacrifice and care of previous generations. Many of our older citizens were parents in difficult times in the 1950s and 1960s when money was scarce, opportunities were few...

Seanad: Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I will not take five minutes. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for being here. I also thank the Minister of State regarding his enthusiasm for the important role he holds. It is important to say that life expectancy figures place Ireland ahead of the EU average reflecting the country's strides in healthcare improvements over successive Governments. That is important, as...