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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their best wishes and for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin rightly spoke about the victims of recent sexual attacks and Bláthnaid Raleigh and Natasha O'Brien giving up their anonymity. Natasha O'Brien is asking people to call out their peers and call out violence against women. This is an important message. Senator O'Loughlin also spoke about the Defence...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I am very confident that the Government has chosen well over the years regarding the election of Cathaoirligh. Senator Conway spoke about water issues at Miltown Malbay, where there was no water during the past two weekends. It is regrettable. There are situations that arise from time to time. I am not sure of the intimate details in relation to what is going on at Miltown Malbay, but I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I do not use it myself.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: It would be worth exploring the possibilities and practicalities with regard to this issue. Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke about CE schemes, which play a vital role across our country. I know we have had cases in the past regarding pension schemes, court challenges and all of that. I suppose this is in a similar vein. It goes back to whose job it is to pay pension or redundancy. Is it the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for Committee Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Planning and Development Bill...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions and their good wishes. I will certainly do my best on their behalf in the months ahead. Senator Fitzpatrick kicked off this morning with the issue of public safety and the deployment of gardaí. Safe streets are hugely important to all our citizens and there is a huge demand in respect of Garda numbers. Recruitment is always an issue....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Senator Craughwell asked that I contact the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence regarding whether it is appropriate for the Secretary General of the Department of Defence to be an ex officio member of an external oversight body. I will ask the office to contact the Tánaiste on this matter. It is quite a specific matter that could be raised by way of an amendment to the Bill or as a...

Seanad: Arrangements for Committee Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023: Motion (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the event of the Second Stage of the Planning and Development Bill 2023 being completed on Thursday, 27th June, 2024, the Committee Stage of the Bill shall be taken on Monday, 15th July, 2024, and amendments proposed to the Bill shall reach the Clerk not later than 1 p.m. on Monday, 1st July, 2024.”

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I acknowledge his work and that of the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, the Ministers of State, Deputies O'Donnell and Burke and all the officials in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage over many years on this comprehensive legislation. I acknowledge the work of the members of the Oireachtas joint committee, including Senator Cummins and Deputy...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Section 278 refers to having sufficient interest in a matter, whether directly or indirectly materially affected by the matter, and also provides that certain parties are deemed to satisfy the requirement where certain circumstances or criteria apply. That is important for judicial reviews. I am going through the Bill. It is comprehensive. I am not sure whether this is outlined, but I...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Either the local authority was overzealous in the reasons for which it refused permission for the project or An Bord Pleanála was very casual in its decision.Which is it?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: Most applications may be refused for three or four reasons. If something is refused for 16 reasons, however, we must question who was at fault in respect of the project. That does not create confidence. People look to An Bord Pleanála as the supreme authority. Now, its members are human beings, not gods, and mistakes can be made, etc. This is important. I ask the Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The second Commencement matter is in the name of Senator of Malcolm Byrne. The Senator has four minutes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State. Senator Byrne has one minute to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State has one minute to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator. The Minister of State has four minutes.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (26 Jun 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. I acknowledge the work of Senator Martin and all signatories to this important Bill relating to an area in which the Minister has shown huge interest in her time as Minister for Justice. She came to Galway before Christmas and visited the COPE refuge and the rape crisis centre. She heard from victims of domestic violence and those who volunteer and work in the rape...