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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is there an intermediary proposal that would give some comfort and ensure the UN has a role? We all support the principles of the United Nations but not the veto. Is there any intermediary?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement debate. The Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, is welcome. I am delighted to see a Minister of State actually from the Department of education taking an education Commencement debate. I am here to raise the plans for a new school for Scoil Chaitríona junior and senior school in Renmore. I previously raised a similar...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and for offering to take this back to the Department. The Minister of State mentioned a further review of all decant options within the red-line boundary of the current school. Perhaps the Department is looking at facilitating the existing pupils within the existing site boundary. I am not sure whether that is feasible but, if the design team...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the ambassador and wish her and her people living in Ireland and across the globe on Sweden's national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Ireland's economic outlook to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this morning, starting with Senator Rabbitte, who gave sound advice ahead of the bank holiday weekend and indeed ahead of the summer to those who will be swimming to take care, be safe, abide by signs and to swim near lifeguards. It is important that people take care over the weekend and over the summer. She quite rightly talked about the...

Seanad: Ireland's Economic Outlook: Statements (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Before we move on to the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Senator Goldsboro, who are students and teachers from Lisnamrock National School in County Tipperary. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy the day. I also welcome Karen and Grahame Cotterill, guests of Senator Mark Daly. I hope they enjoy the Senator's hospitality during the course of the day.

Seanad: Ireland's Economic Outlook: Statements (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for being here and accepting the invitation and for his contribution. I welcome the guests of Senator Aubrey McCarthy, Paul and Cheryl Fox and Brenda Lawlor from the Euromovers association. I hope they enjoy the Senator's hospitality for the rest of the evening. I also welcome Deputy Richard O'Donoghue and his guests to the Chamber. Finally, I welcome the...

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and thank him for coming to the Chamber today to discuss the important issue of competitiveness. I wish him well in his portfolio. It is safe to say the economy is strong and the employment statistics are very strong; however, as others have said, we must not be complacent. The threats from global uncertainty and tariffs from the United States have to be taken...

Seanad: Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Senator Noonan has two minutes remaining. He is sharing time with Senators Cosgrove and Stephenson. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: The next speaking slot is for Sinn Féin. I understand Senators Andrews and McCormack are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Plymouth branch, and Professor Catherine Shannon, who are guests of Deputy Paul McAuliffe. I hope you enjoy the Deputy's hospitality for the rest of the evening. I hope you enjoy the proceedings.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the ambassador and wish him and his people well for their national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 29 May 2025, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on the local democracy task force, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will start with Senator O’Loughlin, who commented on her meeting in Athy with Jane Sanders and suggested that Bernie Sanders be invited to address the Seanad. It would be a matter for the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, CPPO, at a later date to determine whether that was in the offing. She also commended the Civil...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sitting of the Seanad on Thursday, 29th May, 2025: (a) Statements on Gaza. Statements on Gaza shall be taken at 9 a.m. and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 11 a.m. The opening contribution of the Minister...

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I wish him well in his endeavours and with the local democracy task force. I acknowledge the work by his predecessors John Paul Phelan, Deputy Peter Burke and senior Ministers on the Moorhead report. We need it fully enacted. I commend representatives of LAMA and the AILG on their work on behalf of elected members lobbying and making representations. Will...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Seanad today, statements on the local democracy task force shall conclude at 6.20 p.m., if not previously concluded."

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator. The Minister of State has ten minutes to conclude.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Yes, go on.

Seanad: Local Democracy Task Force: Statements (Resumed) (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: All right. I thank the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an post a fháil. Mar iar-bhall den chomhchoiste seo freisin, gabhaim buíochas le hAengus Ó Snodaigh as an sár-jab a rinne sé ar feadh tréimhse ceithre nó cúig bliana. Rinne muid a lán oibre agus d’fhoilsigh muid a lán tuairiscí le linn an ama sin. Tá mé ag...