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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2026, from the Department of Finance, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to conclude at 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, time may be shared, and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions here this morning. Senator Fitzpatrick acknowledged the two-year anniversary of the 7 October attack at the Nova music festival in Israel and called for a meaningful ceasefire, the release of hostages, the release of humanitarian aid and a permanent solution in Gaza. She also commented on budget 2026 and invited people to participate in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Perhaps she should put one down to get a direct response from the Minister or the Department. Whether the Minister herself comes in or not, somebody will come in on behalf of that Department to give guidance on whether there are any plans in relation to the provisions of pensions, etc. Senator Maria Byrne raised the Bluebird Care carer of the year awards. I acknowledge Paula O'Keeffe and...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. Over recent years, particularly since 2011, on and off, we have had debates about VAT. The VAT change for our hospitality sector that took place back in the dark days of 2011 was used as a stimulus for that sector. When the then Government tried to find measures to stimulate the economy and to boost job creation, it looked to that to...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for coming in to engage with us on the public expenditure side of the budget. Before I talk about some of the issues, I would like to put on record that the total spend is €109.3 billion. The projected source of that money for next year include: income tax, €38.8 billion; corporation tax, €34.06 billion; VAT, €23.6...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I also welcome the head of mission and Deputy Cahill. I wish all the Spanish citizens living here a happy national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 12.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions. I start by welcoming back Senator Andrews. I know he had a strong advocate in Senator McCormack, who made ample phone calls on Wednesday evening looking for a debate on Thursday, which was facilitated. I acknowledge the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, who came to the House on that. Senator Andrews has been a strong advocate on Gaza and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte ar na finnéithe agus gabhaim leithscéal go raibh mé déanach. Bhí mé ag éisteacht leis na ráitis tosaigh ar an mbealach isteach sa charr. Éinne a bhfuil post buan acu, tá post buan acu. Ní bheidh aon impleacht aige seo. Sin rud amháin. An bhfuil mórán caint sa ceardchumann ar an ábhar seo, ar an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cén toradh a bhí ar na rúin sin ag an gcomhdháil?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tá sé ráite go mbeidh an sprioc de 20% deacair a shroichint. Tá a fhios ag chuile dhuine anseo go mbeidh deacrachtaí ann an sprioc sin a bhaint amach. Maidir leis an gcéad ghlúin eile, iad siúd atá le teacht isteach san earnáil, an bhfuil aon sórt faitíos ar na finnéithe go mbeidh sé níos deacra daoine a aimsiú...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Ceann de na rudaí a gcloistear ó dhaoine ná cén úsáid a bhainfear as an nGaeilge agus cad iad na deiseanna a bhéas ann í a húsáid. Anois, tá deiseanna ann poist a fháil sa tseirbhís phoiblí agus leanúint ar aghaidh agus ardú céime a fháil ina dhiaidh sin. Is é sin ceann de na rudaí...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Delegate Kerr. I hope he has an enjoyable and productive stay. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements of the sitting of the House on Thursday, 16 October 2025, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, referral to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon. Senator O'Loughlin, who was joined by many other colleagues, expressed sympathies to our colleague Senator Teresa Costello on her dad's passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Senator O'Loughlin also raised the tragic case of Sarah and the autopsy in relation to inhaling deodorants. She commended Sarah's parents,...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad, on its rising on Wednesday, 15th October, 2025, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 16th October, 2025, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement Matters shall be taken at 9.30 a.m. in accordance with Standing Order 31; (b) Statement by An Taoiseach,...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Referral to Joint Committee (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th October, 2025, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 79(2)(b),...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, the third report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, on the amendment of Standing Order 111A, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage (resumed) to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 3, statements...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who raised baby loss awareness and the great work of Féileacáin. I concur with her comments. Féileacáin should be supported at every opportunity. Senator O'Loughlin also raised an issue about a local library and complaints from people in relation to the use of space for people with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: As I understand it there will be a motion at 1 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: It will be up to the other House to decide in relation to that. There will obviously be a thorough debate over the course of two hours on that. From experience at Cabinet and knowing other Ministers who have gone through this, it is a personal strain on them but it is part of the democratic process as well and we respect that. Senators Craughwell and Joe Conway raised the issue of...