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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I concur with other speakers, Senators O'Sullivan, Flynn and Seery Kearney, about the attack on two members of An Garda Síochána yesterday. It is not a blight on a whole community but a blight on the individuals who carried out the act and those who filmed it and circulated it on social media. It should be rightly condemned. It is clear that there is an increasing lack of respect...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I join with the Leas-Chathaoirleach in offering condolences to Bridget Doody on the sad passing of her brother, Patrick. I also extend our sympathies to his wife, his family and the extended family. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. We will have a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senators for their contributions. My colleague, Senator Crowe, raised the important issue of cancer care at University Hospital Galway, UHG. He and the Deputy Leader, Senator Chambers, visited the hospital recently. There is a meeting on this important matter tonight in Salthill, which we and Senator Pauline O'Reilly will be attending. We will await what Professor Michael Kerin has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: We could have a further in-depth debate on the matter. Senator Sherlock raised the issue of the living wage. I am not sure whether she welcomed yesterday's great announcement by the Government. I appreciate that it may not have been all that she had hoped for or that it is not happening as quickly as she might hope, but it is a welcome progression. I am told that extensive research and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: That said, the Senator called for a feasibility study on light rail and I agree. If she wants me to sign a letter, I will certainly do so. As I understand it, the rail group in Galway is seeking funding from the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for a feasibility study. I am not sure whether it has to come from the local authority or whether the Minister can advocate and provide for it. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Senator Dolan raised issues in Ballinasloe town in County Galway for which she has always been a very strong advocate. I acknowledge the former Senator and councillor, our good friend, Mr. Michael Mullins, who was in the House yesterday. Senator Dolan will continue that advocacy on behalf of Ballinasloe. Senator Gavan talked about issues at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, which is a...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (17 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 10th November, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, in accordance with Standing Order...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the new, updated and improved Croí Cónaithe towns fund which was launched yesterday. Application forms are available now. This is a welcome move to allow for vacant and derelict rural properties to be included as part of the scheme, with payments of between €30,000 and €50,000, with a special top-up. This had been sought and is welcome. I congratulate all...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber to discuss this important area. From time to time, we will all experience family members who enjoy the great care and support of nursing homes. I think of my uncle who passed away in March and attended a private nursing home under the fair deal. I think of all the carers, many of whom came from outside of this country, who are looking after...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Mulvany and the team. I listened to the opening statements in the office, and I got most of the debate from members. I have a couple of questions. The sum of €6.8 million has been allocated to the National Ambulance Service for winter initiatives including the deployment of rapid handover teams. Are there rapid handover teams in all existing hospital EDs? Is this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Last year we had a debate on the winter plan and there was an allocation of 205 beds nationally, of which University Hospital Galway was getting zero. I had a big debate with Paul Reid and the team because at the time, one in eight patients on trolleys were in University Hospital Galway but we were not getting any additional beds. I note this year that, according to the local winter plan,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Okay. It relates to the opening of the temporary emergency department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: That is proposed to be provided in the cancer care centre on the grounds of University Hospital Galway. What University Hospital Galway has told us is that the current inpatient bed numbers of 683 are not sufficient to deal with the demands. However, we are providing two additional acute beds for the winter. I know last year they told us there was physically no space to put any bed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: The local winter plan also talks of an occupational therapy seating clinic in University Hospital Galway to facilitate discharge. Is that something local to Galway or what does that initiative mean in practice? Is it for people who have been discharged on that day, that they have an area, or is this ongoing to be able to discharge them quicker?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I want to draw the witnesses' attention again to part of the winter plan, regarding discharge from University Hospital Galway to the regional hospitals. There have been issues in Clifden which they may be familiar with. That relates to staffing and to the lack of available staff and is something being faced across the more remote areas of public clinics and private clinics. There will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE Winter Plan 2022-2023: HSE (16 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: This particular facility is an hour away from GUH and is very much in demand. The local doctors wish to see it continue in operation and to ensure there is a palliative or end-of-life service as well. The number of deferrals has dropped because of the lack of physiotherapy services in Clifden. Recruitment can solve the problem of a lack of service and reduce pressure on GUH by getting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I previously requested a debate on issues surrounding health and, in particular, matters of the capital programme for health. We had a very positive meeting yesterday evening with Galway Oireachtas Members, across all parties, and the clinical team within the Saolta hospital group on plans and their wishes for the Galway region regarding capital healthcare. There has been much debate over a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: Tá mé díreach tar éis teacht ó chur i láthair ó Chomhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann agus ó Chomhar na nOileán maidir leis an scéim LEADER. I am after coming from a briefing in the audiovisual room from Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann agus ó Chomhar na nOileán regarding the islands LEADER programme. They are...

Seanad: Safe to Create Programme: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. Today, I am speaking in place of my colleague, Senator Carrigy, who unfortunately cannot be here. He would like me to convey his thanks and acknowledgement of the Minister's support for this initiative, and the debate and work that has taken place within the committee. He highlighted the fact that the recommendations in the report are to be initiated as part of this...