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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I ask that the Leader contact the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding an issue that has been raised by former Civil Service and Coillte pensioners, many of whom are on fixed incomes and have received no pension increase since 2007. The Forestry Act 1988 established Coillte and provided for the transfer of staff from the then Department of Energy to Coillte. Sections 43...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I have raised on numerous occasions issues regarding Inland Fisheries Ireland and fisheries matters and angling over a number of months. As a former Minister of State with responsibility for natural resources, I have some insight in relation to the issues at stake there. The Minister for the Environment, Climate Action and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, initiated a review into the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Boards (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter for debate this morning. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the Chamber. As he will know, Galway Technical Institute's current provision is inadequate and would present challenges for any redevelopment it would need, including an underground car park. It has outgrown its current buildings and requires major...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education and Training Boards (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for those reassuring words. I compliment him on his work and his support for the very important further education sector with regard to its capital plans. It is important that we have quality learning and quality teaching, as well as quality structures for students and staff alike. I welcome the Minister's announcement of a visit to Galway next week, when we will see...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on public order and safe streets, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with a time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and time can be shared, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senators for their contributions on a wide variety of topics. I will start with Senator Conway and his special guest, Ms Aimee Foley, who attended in the Visitors Gallery. Aimee is a very brave young woman who waived her anonymity in a case of rape and sexual assault by her father. Clearly, she is a victim who was wronged. She has suggested changes to the law that this House...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I propose that notwithstanding the Order of the Seanad today, the Seanad do now adjourn until 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Is the purpose of collecting the data to reassure family members regarding loved ones who are already in nursing homes or is it to assist them in choosing a nursing home? Is it to provide information to HIQA on whether it should conduct an inspection?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Ms Casey mentioned national statistics relating to demand profile. On what basis will it be assessed whether a nursing home is required in an area apart, perhaps, from justifying a planning application? Would there be another reason?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Does Ms Casey know the number of statutory instruments, SIs, currently covering this area? Is there any plan to consolidate those as part of the review in order to benefit providers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Enforcement is key to reassuring family members. What is the current complaints process? I imagine that the issues arising relate to the care of a patient, food quality, hygiene and the general cleanliness of the premises. When a family member is visiting a loved one in a nursing home, what is the complaints procedure if he or she sees something disturbing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: If there is an issue with the way a loved one is being treated, for example, if personal care is not frequent enough, does anything in these regulations allow for a complaint to be made directly to HIQA and for HIQA to step in within 24 hours if the complaint is serious?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Should HIQA have that role?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Ms Casey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Amendment) Bill 2022: Department of Health (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Ms Casey and the other officials to discuss what is a very important sector. All of us, at some stage, will have loved ones within the nursing home sector. Obviously, we all want them to be cared for, loved and looked after to the best possible extent. Ms Casey stated that the legislation addresses two areas of recommendations, namely, "the requirement to modernise and enhance...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Tá a fhios ag Máire Uí Choilm go bhfuil an deontas nua ann agus chuir sí fáilte roimhe. An ndéanfaidh sé sin difríocht mhór chun mná tí a mhealladh isteach san earnáil?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Is smaoineamh maith é sin. Tá ciall leis. Luadh go mbíonn ar mhná tí éirí as a ról nuair a shroicheann siad 70 bliain d’aois. Cén fáth go bhfuil an polasaí sin ann?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Cén freagra a tugadh nuair a ardaíodh é leis an Roinn?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Aontaím leis sin. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil a leithéid de pholasaí ann do thiománaithe bus scoile, ach is rud difriúil é seo. Caithfimid fiosrú cén fáth go bhfuil sé seo ann. Déanann sé ciall sa ghearrthéarma an polasaí a chur ar fionraí. Cé go bhfuil níos mó daoine óga á lorg againn...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Coláistí Samhraidh agus Mná Tí: Plé (23 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh Mháire Uí Choilm agus Sally Uí Rabhartaigh chuig an gcoiste. Is léir óna gcur i láthair go bhfuil níos mó le déanamh sa ról ná mar a bhíodh agus go bhfuil níos mó dualgas orthu mar mhná tí. Luadh pointe fíorthábhachtach faoi na haláraim dhóiteáin agus an bhfuil...