Results 41-60 of 6,599 for speaker:Seán Kyne

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (25 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber to talk about the important issue of road safety. I agree with some of the speakers who said that when you knock on doors when canvassing or outside election periods and ask people how they are getting on and about issues affecting them, the issue of speeding is brought up so often. This is in both rural and city areas. Given the speed that cars...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (25 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I congratulate and welcome my good friend and colleague, the Minister, Deputy Heydon, to the Chamber for the first time as Minister for agriculture to open proceedings on a debate on Ireland's national plan under the Common Agricultural Policy.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I am sorry to interrupt but I understand the Senator is sharing time with Senator Duffy.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The next grouping is Sinn Féin. I call Senator Collins, who proposes to share time with Senator Tully. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Before I move to the next speaker, I welcome Deputy Frank Feighan to the Chamber. He is a former Member of this House. I welcome his guests, Damien and Mary Garvey, from Ballintubber in Roscommon. I hope they enjoy Frank’s legendary hospitality over the course of the day.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber. I join others in wishing him well in his term, particularly with the potential of his taking on the Presidency of the EU Council of farm ministers, which would be a very important role as we prepare for the next CAP. CAP has been synonymous with farming all our lives since we joined the EEC, which is now the EU. We realise the importance of,...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. for two hours, if not previously concluded.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin started off and referred to St. Patrick's Day, as did Senator McCarthy. A number of Senators referred to volunteerism in their local parades as well. I compliment the Taoiseach on the visit in Washington and on dealing with President Trump as he did. Senator O'Loughlin also spoke about a visitor that President Trump had...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: With the agreement of the Minister, I propose we provide an additional 20 minutes to allow for further contributions on the Bill.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Reference has been made to outsourcing services internationally. The Minister has indicated that the money will be spent where necessary but, ideally, the treatment would be in this country.Reviews were carried out in the past, including, for example, the Boston review. Progress has been made on the recommendations of the Boston review into paediatric orthopaedics. Would the Minister like...

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statute Law Revision Bill 2024 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.15 p.m.; and No. 2, ráitis maidir le Seachtain na Gaeilge, to be taken at 1 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, those of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator Rabbitte talked about the changing places facilities that are being rolled out slowly across the country. There is a new facility in Salthill. I acknowledge Councillor Clodagh Higgins, who spearheaded that project when she was mayor of Galway city a number of years ago. Senator...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Is mór an trua nach bhfuil an tAire sinsearach anseo ach tá a fhios agam go rudaí le déanamh aige. Is mór an trua é sin. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil an-suim aige sa phost agus ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis, agus leis an Aire Stáit freisin. Ar dtús báire, tá mé...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: Ag 2.30 p.m. ar an 19 Márta.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement Matter. Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Buttimer, agus déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht an ardú céime atá faighte aige. Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh sé anseo ar feadh tamaill agus ag déanamh sároibre ar son an Rialtais agus mhuintir na tíre. I want to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am somewhat disappointed that there is not more detail, but I understand the Minister of State is here on behalf of the Minister. I would like to see progress on this issue this year. I would like to see a firm commitment to works starting this year on this extremely important section of road. As I said, we have seen what can be done and we...