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- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I welcome to the House the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy Norma Foley. The Minister will have ten minutes, group spokespersons will have ten minutes and all other Senators will have five minutes.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister. Our next speaker is Senator Alison Comyn, who has ten minutes. I advise Senators we are tight on time so please ensure we stick to the allocated times.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I understand that Senator Nelson Murray is sharing time with Senator Ní Chuilinn.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: Before moving to the Sinn Féin group, I welcome to the Gallery the Dublin branch of the British Transport Pensioners Federation. I hope they enjoy the day and the hospitality. They are welcome. I understand the Sinn Féin speakers are sharing time.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Childcare: Statements (2 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister. I acknowledge the level of investment in the Department of children in the years since its establishment in 2011. I concur with many of the comments made by previous speakers on this important sector. Having engaged with parents, providers and SIPTU over the years, I welcome the additional funding, JLC process and employment regulation orders that have been...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I join with the Leas-Cathaoirleach in congratulating Jeremy on what we assume is a promotion to new pastures. I thank him for his service and friendship over the years. I wish George the very best of luck and welcome him to his promotion here as well. The Order of Business is No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)
Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin referred to fairer fares. I congratulate all the commuters in Kildare, Newbridge, Drogheda and other areas who will benefit from the reduced fares. I acknowledge the Senator's advocacy on this matter over a long number of years. She also mentioned the Allenwood Day Care Centre, meals on wheels and existing services. I suggest...
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: Before I invite the next speaker, I welcome guests of Deputy Catherine Ardagh, the teachers and pupils of Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon. You are welcome to the Seanad and I hope you enjoy your day. The next speaker is Senator Eileen Flynn.
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3 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 exceed ten minutes each, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time may be...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. The first speaker was Senator O'Loughlin. She initially talked about dementia supports and welcomed to the House the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, which is holding two workshops here later today. I acknowledge and commend the Senator's work on the all-party group on dementia over the years. Dementia is a very serious illness. It is a sad...
- Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome to the House and I join others in wishing him well in his term ahead. It is an important area and one he has an interest in and passion for. I wish him well in all our interests but most importantly the interests of the children with special needs and their parents. I acknowledge the Sinn Féin motion. It is important to have a debate on this topic....
- Seanad: Special Education Provision: Motion (26 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Visit of Greek Delegation (25 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: I welcome the ambassador and wish him and his people well on their national day.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 6 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements on road safety, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude at 8 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Mar 2025)
Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon, starting with Senator O' Loughlin, who brought up the issue of the disappeared and Joe Lynskey. We think of his family and the false dawn. Unfortunately, the remains that were discovered were not those of Joe and they also were not related to the other interred members within that family grave. The remains are, therefore,...