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Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that, notwithstanding the order of the Seanad today, No. 5 shall commence after a 15-minute sos for sanitation and conclude after 45 minutes and No. 6 shall commence on conclusion of No. 5 and conclude after 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, to the Chamber and thank him for his work to date in the OPW. I acknowledge the professionalism and work ethic of the OPW in a very important area of defence - a quite technical area in terms of the modelling that is required, which needs to be updated. If one makes an impact on one area, one must model how it will affect another. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Children's Hospital (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I was listening to them in my office and I heard most of the deliberations. There has been a long history and saga with this project but it is heartening to see the photographic evidence the witnesses have presented on the progress where we can see the physical size of the project and the progress over the past year with the heights of the...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Aontaím leis sin. B'fhéidir go bhfuil deis againn dhá sheisiún a bheith againn an tseachtain seo chugainn chun go mbeidh am againn ina dhiaidh sin chun gur féidir an cruinniú atá ar an gclár againn don tseachtain dár gcionn a bheith againn.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: B'fhéidir nach mbeidh an Garda Commissioner in ann teacht isteach chomh sciobtha sin.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Bhí breis agus bliain ag chuile bhall breathnú ar an mBille agus leasuithe a ullmhú.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Seirbhísí Dátheangacha agus Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2020: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Fáiltím roimh na finnéithe. Aontaím leis an méid atá ráite ag an gCathaoirleach agus ag an Teachta Calleary maidir leis an bhfoclóir nua agus tréaslaím leis an bhForas as an obair a rinneadh ar feadh na mblianta chun an foclóir sin a chríochnú. Is sárjab atá ann. Nuair a bhí mé i mo sheanphost...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: The development of two vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna is certainly welcome news, particularly with such high efficacy rates being reported. Others are in development. We also need to recognise the sacrifices of the majority of Irish people during this crisis. Of course, we cannot let our guard down over the next two weeks. I also acknowledge front-line staff in our health services for...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and I compliment those involved with this Bill, particularly Senator O'Loughlin, as lead speaker. I welcome the debate on this important matter. One never knows from one day to the next who might be impacted upon by hate crime or hate speech. Any attempt to impose heavier penalties is to be welcomed. The Bill has been put together quite well. It...

Seanad: Disability Day Services: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Every Member of the House has experience of dealing with parents and families of users of day care services. We see their frustration, tiredness and desperation. Their first priority is looking after their loved one. A common refrain I hear, especially from parents on behalf of their children, is: "I am fighting all my life." They are fighting all their lives on behalf of their loved...

Seanad: Political Donations: Motion (11 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I listened with interest to Senator McDowell's contribution and it will be worth listening to it again or reading the transcript. We all follow US politics and have been doing so for the past while. We know the cost that a politician incurs in US politics in terms of fundraising requirements and all that. I would assume that US business people are very well versed in being asked to donate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan: HSE (11 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. Reid and the team for their statement, and I acknowledge the work and effort of the many healthcare professionals all year round each year, as well as the high level of care and the positive experiences people have in the health system in general. There are always long-term challenges and some seemingly ever-present ones. Then there are sudden ones such as Covid-19. The winter...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cúraimí agus Struchtúr Údarás na Gaeltachta, agus Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2020: Údarás na Gaeltachta (11 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an bpríomhfheidhmeannach agus na feidhmeannaigh eile, Mark de Faoite, Rónán Mac Con Iomaire agus Colm Ó Coisdealbha. Gabhaim buíochas leo as ucht chuile rud a rinne siad ar mo shon nuair bhí mé i m'Aire Stáit. Bhí mé an-sásta a bheith ag obair leo ag an am. Tá sé ráite go minic agam go bhfuil an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I would like to raise the issue of a survey that was carried out that showed, for the first time ever, that a majority of retail purchases by Irish customers were made online. Research by the Central Statistics Office, CSO, from 2019, shows that clothes or sports goods were the most popular online purchases, followed by holiday accommodation and other travel arrangements such as travel...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome this Bill. I also welcome the Minister of State and thank the three Fianna Fáil Senators for proposing the legislation. I will be supporting the Bill, first, on the basis of equality among third level graduates. I would have received correspondence in the past from graduates of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, GMIT, or DCU who would be very affronted that they do not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (6 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the Chamber and I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. It is an issue that has grown in prominence on account of Covid-19, and it was raised with me by the family of a woman who spent more than six weeks in intensive care in a Dublin hospital battling Covid-19 and its significant after-effects. The woman in question...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (6 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply. The most important point is that the lady in question received excellent care in the hospital in question and there is no question about that. The second most important point is that the lady in question has made a full recovery. The issue at stake here is with regard to her making a decision, or the family being informed and...

Seanad: Data Protection Regulations: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber to discuss this issue. As he has said, this is a technical tidy up due to an error and it is right and proper that we provide every safeguard and where mistakes are made that they are rectified and come to the Houses. I acknowledge that in his speech the Minister of State said the Data Protection Commission has identified no matter of...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: I with to raise the issue of BusConnects. I commend all those working in public transport companies who have kept services operating throughout the pandemic, although there have been issues with some services in Galway city that negatively impacted on communities. It appears that the BusConnects plans for Dublin have been significantly changed following the rounds of public consultation...

Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)

Seán Kyne: Is it possible to extend the time?