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Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: At its sitting on 15 October 2025, Seanad Éireann passed the following resolution: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of James Doolan, 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: Third Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That the report be adopted, laid before the House and printed."

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is very welcome. First, I acknowledge and commend both the Department of Transport and the Government on commissioning the all-Ireland strategic rail review and the advocacy of the then Minister, Deputy Ryan, and that of the Minister of State. The review is a coherent document and it gives us a picture of where we are at the moment and where we can get to in that...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that we extend the sitting for an additional ten minutes. We will call the Minister of State to respond at 6 o'clock.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach chuig Seanad Éireann. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a bheith linn ar maidin chun cur i láthair a dhéanamh dúinn faoi chúrsaí sa tír seo agus trasna an domhain. Tá sé ráite go minic ag daoine liom, nuair a chastar orm iad, go bhfuil an domhan trína chéile faoi láthair, go háirithe...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that we restrict the speaking time of remaining Members to one minute to allow the Taoiseach to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, back from committee, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions this afternoon, starting with Senator Rabbitte and Senator Scahill, who both raised the issue of Croí, and we know the valuable work it does in support of those who suffer from a heart condition, whether that be stroke, heart failure or heart attack. Both Senators are right that there is a need for greater awareness of the differences...

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 111A of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Senators Garret Ahearn, Victor Boyhan, Pat Casey, Alice-Mary Higgins, Garret Kelleher, Eileen Lynch, Michael McDowell, Conor Murphy, Malcolm Noonan, Anne Rabbitte.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: 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.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I too welcome the ambassador and wish all Austrian citizens here a very happy national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the order of references of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, 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 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Go raibh maith agat. I also welcome the ambassadors to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I thank all the Senators for their contributions this morning. Senator O’Loughlin acknowledged the new role for Séamus Boland of Irish Rural Link and Macra na Feirme. We wish him well in his new role with the European Economic and Social Committee. I have no doubt that he will do a...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Michael Calnan; - 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: Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 110 – (1) A Select Committee, which shall be called the Seanad Public Consultation Committee (“the Committee”), shall be appointed to facilitate direct engagement and consultation between members of the public and Seanad...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: Second Stage (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 November.