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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: All members have to be in agreement. People who have issues with this have suggested that the General Assembly has that power. Has this aspect of the General Assembly been debated at UN level? Do other countries have doubts about this matter? Is it being debated elsewhere that the General Assembly can do these things or is it peculiarly an issue in this country?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Am I correct that any existing peacekeeping mission in which Ireland participates is subject to the approval of the P5 at the moment?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I am interested in Senator Clonan's points about safeguarding. Is there any other mechanism, formula or process within the UN whereby there could be a form of safeguarding to maintain some protection or satisfaction so that the UN has a role?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I am just trying to tease it out. The issue here is the P5 veto. Is there any other mechanism or "safeguard" to use Senator Clonan's words, that could be incorporated in the Bill whereby there is a resolution that is supported by a supermajority? If a particular mission is being debated at the United Nations and everyone other than Russia is supportive, is there any safeguarding that could...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is there an intermediary proposal that would give some comfort and ensure the UN has a role? We all support the principles of the United Nations but not the veto. Is there any intermediary?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing the ambassador a good national day and celebrations. I wish him and his people well.The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on breast cancer services, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and to conclude at 5.45 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, group spokespersons not to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contribution, starting with Senator Rabbitte. The Senator was joined by Senator McCormack in raising the shocking report on nursing homes on RTÉ. I have requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, who has called on HIQA to start a review of all nursing homes operated by the group involved in the wake of Wednesday’s...

Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is welcome. I thank her for agreeing to come to the Chamber. I made the request on foot of Senator Costello's request. It is an important debate. I thank the Minister for coming down to Galway recently to meet the team. She got a positive and uplifting presentation from Professor Michael Kerin. I commend his work. To quote his own words in the Cancer Centre Annual Report...

Seanad: European Council Decision: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. He has five minutes.

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I acknowledge the work of my colleague, Senator Nelson Murray, in drafting this Private Members' business and advocating for businesses up and down the country that face issues with insurance. Insurance has been a huge issue in this country for some years. In fairness, the Government has done a lot. The 16.7% increase recommended for personal injury...

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the restoration of a Bill to the Order Paper, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will start with Senator O'Loughlin, who rightly expressed her condolences to the Austrian ambassador on the tragedy that unfolded in Austria yesterday. Perhaps the Cathaoirleach will endeavour to write on behalf of the House to His Excellency. Senator O'Loughlin also expressed concern at the loss of LGBT rights in places like Hungary and...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems) Bill 2024: Restoration to Order Paper (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Planning and Development (Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems) Bill 2024, which had reached Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, January 2025, be restored to the Order Paper.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: An Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2024-2030: An Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Dr. Mac Cormaic, roimh fhoireann na Roinne, roimh an dul chun cinn atá déanta acu le cúpla bliain anuas agus go mór mór roimh fhoilsiú an phlean náisiúnta. An bhfuil sé róluath a rá an bhféadfaí an sprioc 20% a bhaint amach roimh 2030?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: An Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2024-2030: An Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tá ceist agam maidir leis an gcaidreamh atá ag an Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe, agus Gaeltachta leis na Ranna Stáit eile. Tá tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis an ról atá ag an Roinn Oideachais agus Óige, mar shampla. An bhfuil an Dr. McCormaic sásta go bhfuil ag éirí go maith leis an gcaidreamh sin agus go dtuigeann an Roinn an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: An Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2024-2030: An Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Bhí cruinniú agam inné, in éineacht le mo chomhghleacaí ó Ghaillimh, leis an mbord oideachais agus oiliúna áitiúil, GRETB. Phléamar an t-éileamh atá ar chúrsaí sna Gaelcholáistí i nGaillimh agus in áiteanna eile. Is mór an náire é go bhfuil daltaí ag lorg spásanna i...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: An Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2024-2030: An Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is mór an trua go bhfuil muid ag cuir na daltaí sin as an gcóras.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: An Plean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2024-2030: An Roinn Forbartha Pobail agus Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Luaigh an Dr. Mac Cormaic go bhfuil earnáil an fheidhmeannas sláinte sórt dúshlánach faoi láthair. Tuigim é sin agus tuigim cén fáth. Cén rannóga eile atá dúshlánach nó a bhfuil an Roinn buartha fúthu? Cén earnálacha, Ranna, nó eagraíochtaí Stáit a bhfuil an Roinn an-sásta...