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Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I commend the work done by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly on the disparity of investment between the north, west and north west and the southern and eastern regions. It is explicit and telling with regard to the investment of projects of more than €1 million or more than €20 million. Despite having 17.6% of the population, the share of investment of tenders over...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses here this morning. They have talked about the prescribed reasons in head 22. Section 50(1) of the existing Defence Act states simply: "The President may dismiss any officer." That has now been amended to, "An officer may, for any prescribed reason, be dismissed by the President." Is that not actually a strengthening of the process? There are no prescribed reasons...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Has Mr. King suggestions or can he come forward with suggestions in the next number of days on what might be included in such a request?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: No, absolutely.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. Priestley for that. Head 23 states that an officer under investigation or charged before a civil court shall, as soon as practicable, inform his or her commanding officer of the investigation. I imagine if someone is under investigation and is due to appear in court on a particular date, that would be stressful on any member. It may affect his or her performance. Is it not...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Should there be?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I see where Mr. Priestley is coming from. They are valid points. Obviously, members cannot inform their commanding officer if they do not know themselves.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: However, if they do know-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Head 21 relating to the suspension of officers is quite explicit in the reasoning, which includes serious criminal offences. Our guests believe in the need for an appeals mechanism to be specified as part of this head. Is that correct?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, changed from the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension) Bill 2025 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of the Order of Business, whichever is the later, and to adjourn at 5.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Planning...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon. Senator O'Loughlin spoke on several issues. She congratulated the Kildare manager and players on winning the Tailteann Cup. She also raised an issue regarding Kildare Village. She called for a debate on matters relating to on-the-job learning with the Minister, Deputy Lawless, in September. I will certainly endeavour to...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator. Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is Senator Keogan pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 5 to 8, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (16 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter this morning. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to the Chamber to discuss a Galway project. It is great to have a Galway Minister of State who also has a huge interest in rail. Light rail for Galway is a concept that first emerged in the 1970s when the then Chamber of Commerce visited Freiburg in Germany...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (16 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive response. I note the comments of the NTA that it is appropriate to wait for An Coimisiún Pleanála's determination on the Galway city ring road. The concern is that it will be possibly late next year when a decision will be made. The Galway city ring road, if it has to go some sort of oral hearing, may take that long and then...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re draft Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Inquiry into the Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of Child-Bearing Potential in the State) Regulations 2025; and Data Protection Act...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this morning. Senator O'Loughlin raised a number of issues, including funding with regard to dog wardens. She said she would welcome a debate on the education of young people, in particular, and indeed all people on the care of dogs and the threats that some dogs can pose. She also raised the issue of the UNIFIL mandate. Obviously, the Joint...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Yes, I will certainly ask for that again in September. Senators Ruane and Andrews raised the issue of GAA Palestine. I acknowledge the coverage this is getting, and rightly so. The Minister for justice has made his comments. I know there are appeals going on. The Department stated: Each visa application is decided on its own merits. However, it is the case that the organisation of an...