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Seanad: Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (26 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 110 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Senators Garret Ahearn, Pat Casey, Paul Daly, Laura Harmon, Alice-Mary Higgins, Maria McCormack, Michael McDowell, Fiona O’Loughlin, Joe O’Reilly.

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (26 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 109 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee of Selection: Senators Garret Ahearn, Victor Boyhan, Pat Casey, Paul Daly, Seán Kyne, Maria McCormack, Fiona O’Loughlin, Joe O’Reilly, Lynn Ruane, Patricia Stephenson.

Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his promotion to his new role. Storm Éowyn brought some of the most severe winds we have ever experienced since records began, with speeds of 184 km/h recorded at Mace Head and Carna in County Galway.At that point, the recording equipment stopped and lost power. Thankfully – if there is something to be thankful for – the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No.1, statements on community safety, to be taken at 5.15 p.m., with time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not exceeding ten minutes, group spokespersons not exceeding ten minutes and all Senators not exceeding five minutes. Time may be shared and the Minister is to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions today. Senators O'Loughlin and McCarthy spoke about the Ukraine war. We will have a minute's silence tomorrow after the Order of Business to mark the third anniversary of the war. I urge Members to be in attendance. I will bring forward the larger point on a debate with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence on what...

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

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1 and No. 2, motions regarding the election of Leas-Chathaoirleach, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to be discussed together; No. 3, motion regarding arrangements for the taking of Commencement matters, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 2; No. 4, motion regarding the restoration of Bills to the Order Paper, to be taken...

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

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. We started with Senator O'Loughlin, who spoke about the highs and, unfortunately, lows of sporting life. We acknowledge the great success of Sam Prendergast and Michael Noonan, but we also remember the tragic loss of Michael O'Sullivan and John Cooney. Galway endured a double tragedy this week in light of the loss of Michael Coleman, a former...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That Senator Maria Byrne be elected Leas-Cathaoirleach." It gives me great privilege to propose the name of my good friend and colleague Senator Maria Byrne for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I would like to acknowledge Senator Byrne's mum, Helen, who is watching online, and give a special mention to her aunt and uncle, Teresa and Paul, who are also watching in. Maria...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, up to six Commencement matters may be selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion on each day the Seanad sits up to and including 6th March, 2025.”

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to Order Paper: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below:

Seanad: EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: Nest Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill - all Stages, to be taken at 12.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister in the debate on Second Stage not to exceed ten minutes and those of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and time may be shared, those of all other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business, particularly the first-time speakers who made their maiden contributions and thanked the electorate and their families and friends for the honour of being elected here. Senator O’Loughlin discussed the issues of displacement and the Eyre Powell centre in Newbridge. I hope that alternatives are found, or at least...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his appointment as Minister for public expenditure and reform.I support this legislation. Reference has been made to the fact that government is becoming more complex and that responsibilities are ever increasing. It was interesting during the preparation of our party's manifesto to note the number of sectoral groups that came in with very...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I was lucky enough to serve in the other House for two terms and, as a Minister of State and Chief Whip, I attended Cabinet. The responsibilities given to Ministers of State are delegated responsibilities, namely, legal responsibilities, and the requests that the Ministers make of them. Sometimes, that involves heading over to Brussels or some other location in Europe to attend sectoral...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: Wednesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I congratulate you on your appointment, a Chathaoirligh, and wish you every success in the coming years. I acknowledge your family and the presence of your father. All the members of your family have assisted you so much. I recognise the Cathaoirleach as somebody who has a great love of this institution. He is an institutionalist in respecting the constitutional role of this institution....

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: We propose next Wednesday, 19 February 2025.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 5, motion regarding the arrangements for the sittings of the Seanad until 25 February 2025 to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate.