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Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht a róil nua. I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on being appointed Minister of State in this very important Department. As spokesperson on public expenditure and reform and Gaeltacht affairs, I am pleased to take part in the debate on the first legislation from the Department of...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: There is never a correct time to make a decision such as this and I would not for a minute assume that if the decision was made this time last year, or at any other stage when we had near full employment and balanced books, people would not have objected to it. As somebody who sat at Cabinet and did not receive an additional allowance, it is only right and proper that those who do sit at...

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: I would like to congratulate the Minister on his appointment and welcome him to the Chamber. I broadly welcome the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020. It was legislation which featured regularly at the legislative meetings which I chaired in my previous role but was subject to continued delays and requirements for legal advice. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: As we know, many families are under pressure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most particularly those with children, young adults or adults who are vulnerable. From engagement with parents and service providers in Galway, I am aware that social distancing requirements and other health requirements are affecting service provision for persons with disabilities. Many parents, if not all, are...

Seanad: Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (16 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to the Chamber. I congratulate him and wish him well in his role. I know with his background and experience that he is very well suited to a financial brief. I look forward to working with him. The coronavirus does not discriminate between countries or nations, just as it does not discriminate in terms of the individuals and families that...

Seanad: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the Chamber and congratulate him on his reappointment as Minister of State in this new Department. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020. It is clear that Microfinance Ireland has been a success story since its establishment and has been supporting microenterprises across the country to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Seán Kyne: Some €45 million has been paid out in restart grants over the past number of months. It is a very welcome initiative to support businesses in getting back up and running so they can open their doors, continue to employ people and provide services across our State. Of that €2.376 million has been paid out in Galway city and €1.9 million in the rest of the county. It is...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (29 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Ar dtús báire, gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an onóir agus pribhléid mhór a bheith tofa mar Chathaoirleach ar an Seanad. I will take this opportunity to congratulate Senator Mark Daly on his election as Cathaoirleach and I wish him and his family every success in the years ahead. I agree with Senator McDowell and wish my fellow Galway man,...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis seo-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Mar Aire Stáit le freagracht as an nGaeilge, an Ghaeltacht agus na hoileáin, fáiltím roimh an deis seo labhairt leis an gcoiste maidir le cúrsaí Gaeilge, Gaeltachta agus oileánda. Tá tionchar tromchúiseach imeartha ag Covid-19 ar phobal na Gaeltachta agus na Gaeilge araon agus, dár ndóigh, ar phobail na n-oileán. Thuig muid...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as sin. Ar dtús, go pearsanta, bheinn an-sásta a bheith i m’Aire sinsearach do chúrsaí Gaeilge. Chaill mé mo shuíochán, mar is eol don Teachta. Bhí ról ag a pháirtí sa rud sin, ach is é sin scéal eile. Maidir le hairgeadú Údarás na Gaeltachta, tá an ceart ag...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Tá an cheist sin freagartha agam i mo ráiteas tosaigh. Tá réamhíocaíocht déanta agam d'Údarás na Gaeltachta. Tá €2.35 milliún ann sa deontas caipitil le haghaidh chúrsaí pá, pinsin agus riaracháin. Tá €1.099 milliún ann le haghaidh gníomhaíochtaí teanga agus pobal, agus tá...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim buíochas don Teachta as an gceist tábhachtach sin. Ós rud é go bhfuil ionadaíocht ag an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ar an gcoiste cumarsáide idir-rannach atá bunaithe ag an Rialtas mar fhreagra ar ghéarchéim Covid-19, is ar an Roinn seachas ar Fhoras na Gaeilge a thit an dualgas chun Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Bhí an ceart ag an Teachta sa mhéid a bhí le rá aige faoin teanga agus faoin gcoimisinéir. Is é sin an fáth go bhfuil Bille na Gaeltachta níos láidre foilsithe agam agus ag an Rialtas. Is faoin chéad Rialtas eile a bheidh sé brú ar aghaidh leis an mBille sin agus é a chur tríd an Oireachtas. Nuair a bheidh an Bille...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: NPHET is reappraising phases 3 and 4 and that advice will come to the Government.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta. Ceist an-tábhacht í an cheist sin. Leis na heagraíochtaí Stáit, oibríonn sé go maith ó thaobh na Gaeilge de agus daoine le Gaeilge a bheith sa Ghaeltacht chun freastal ar daoine a bhfuil líofa sa Ghaeilge. Ach tá níos mó le déanamh. Beidh na rudaí seo clúdaithe sa Bhille teanga a...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Tá an Teachta ceart go bhfuil daoine óga trasna na tíre, ach sa Ghaeltacht sa chás seo, dífhostaithe mar gheall ar an ngéarchéim. Tá cuid acu ag fáil na híocaíochta Covid ón Stát, agus tá cuid acu a bhí ag obair ag fáil an wage subsidy scheme freisin. Tá na híocaíochtaí sin ar fáil sa...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: Go raibh maith agat as sin. I will take the last question first. There is an ongoing capital scheme open in the Roinn to eligible groups. With regard to how this relates to adapting to a new normal, I am not sure that there has been any discussion but it would make sense. It could be considered, particularly where minor works are necessary. Relevant groups could get in contact with the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Seán Kyne: I am happy with what has been done in this regard. We have representatives on the specialist cross-departmental group who are keeping that group informed of its responsibilities in this regard and what is the right thing to do in terms of providing information to people in their native and first language. I am happy that even if there were delays, they have been rectified and there is...