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Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: What is the relationship with the Permanent Defence Force like, soldier to soldier?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Chair. I have two questions. The witnesses have mentioned the practicalities of getting to the barracks, and the west Cork-Belmullet situation. Is there a correlation between proximity to the barracks and enlisting in the Reserve Defence Force? Second, have the witnesses done any outreach to transition year schools? I think they possibly have but they might elaborate on that.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: Following on from Deputy Ó Laoghaire's question regarding geographical black spots or weak spots in the north west, what does reversing that look like?

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I join others in commending her on her stewardship of this Bill, on her work over the years and that of her officials and, of course, the committee, whose members have done Trojan work in their scrutiny of the proposals here. This is a very necessary Bill but it is very complex; I appreciate that. It is complex but crucial legislation that seeks to...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses here. Their appearance here may move matters along. I welcome the Tánaiste’s letter to the RDFRA this morning. Certainly, as a consequence of the witnesses’ appearance at this committee, members of the committee will be raising these matters in both Houses in order to try to make progress and get answers. That is an important aspect. In the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Cummins. The Minister of State is welcome. First, I thank the Cathaoirleach’s office for choosing this Commencement matter. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, for coming in. It is good to see the Minister of State with responsibility for the topic present. I am raising this Commencement matter regarding...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minster of State for the reply but the baseline figures are, presumably, determined by population.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: It is one factor but it is an important factor and is the basis of the argument here, which is that it does not cater for the role of Galway city as a regional capital. It relates only to the population living in the city and not the population that it serves, many of whom are from the county, and the many who come for healthcare from Mayo or Donegal who also use the roads and the services....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I concur with all the Cathaoirleach said in relation to Dr. Martin Mansergh, who was a man of immense talent. I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones and his colleagues in Fianna Fáil. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on school transport, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to opening remarks...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions, the majority of which raised the untimely passing of Dr. Martin Mansergh. We will have an opportunity to agree a motion later expressing condolences and sympathy with his family and with our colleague, Senator Clifford-Lee, on the passing of her mother, Mary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. Senator O'Loughlin raised the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Dr. Martin Mansergh; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution, as a member of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I thank him for facilitating us in the Seanad with statements on an important and topical issue. It is raised every year. I agree that the overall experience is positive. We often do not hear from the people who are happy and do not have an issue. That is a part of life. Many children are brought to school every day without any issue. There are...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: Yes, but it is not based on any budgetary allocation. Rather, it is based on what physically can be managed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the ambassador. We wish him well for Cyprus's national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on the national social enterprise policy, Trading for Impact, to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon to the Order of Business, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who mentioned Jenny Poole and her brother, Jason, and his advocacy, and welcomed the positive work that has been done on bringing forward legislation in relation to Jenny's Law. I look forward to debating that in the course of the coming months. The Senator also...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and acknowledge the presence earlier of the Minister, Deputy Heydon. I wish the Minister well in his involvement in the deliberations relating to the budget. The budget is going to be hugely important for the Irish farming sector and rural Ireland. The first point I want to make relates to Mercosur and free trade deals. Free trade deals are important;...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I will share time with Senator Kelleher.

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach chun na ráitis éigeandála seo a dhéanamh maidir leis an méid atá ag tarlú in Gaza agus sa Mediterranean. The purpose of the flotilla was to bring emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza. It is much-needed aid that the vast majority of people in the world want to see delivered. With its journey on the...

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.