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Seanad: Uyghur Tribunal: Motion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: No, but they would have presented advice to the Minister and in memos. It is safe to say that in my time as a Minister of State, I never wrote a memo that came to Cabinet. They are presented to Ministers and the Cabinet and agreed. Somebody wrote the memos presented to the Cabinet and it is regrettable it was not able to accept the findings and the motion put down by Senator McDowell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. Donnelly, Ms Keogh and Mr. Ginley for their presentations, and I acknowledge the important contribution that healthcare support aids and other staff within the network have provided during Covid and, indeed, provide at all times. We all have experience within our families of the important and valuable work home helps provide. My first question is directed to Mr. Donnelly or Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: On developing a career pathway, which Mr. Donnelly mentioned, is there a role for better options at higher and further education level or is the pay and conditions issue the main stumbling block and barrier in employing home helps? As is the case in other jobs, such as teachers or crèche workers, it is predominantly female staff who are working as home helps, although not exclusively...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: Would Mr. Donnelly or Ms Keogh like to comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Home Care: Discussion (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: Is there flexibility at present for those who do not want full hours and want to work fewer hours, as part-time job, be it due to age or burnout? Can they make the decision to work part-time hours? I assume the system accommodates that because it would make perfect sense.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and the publication of the Bill. "Miscellaneous provisions" allows for a number of things being included under the same Title. It is something of a pity because the central provision of the Bill, the ban on fur farming, is worthy enough of its own Bill with its own Title included but I understand the decision. I served in the Department of the Gaeltacht...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: Bhí ócáid speisialta againn i Ros an Mhíl inné nuair d’fhógair an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara, an Teachta McConalogue, €25 milliún chun calafort domhainfharraige a thógáil i Ros an Mhíl. Is dea-scéal é do Ros an Mhíl, don Ghaeltacht, do Chonamara agus do Chontae na Gaillimhe uile. Molaim an obair...

Seanad: Passport Office Service: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his comprehensive report and analysis of the issues within the Passport Office. I acknowledge and compliment all the staff in the passport services for the processing of applications that takes place and the officials in the Minister's office who are of assistance.It is quite clear that online is best. The Minister stated that 90% of applications are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Easing of Restrictions: Discussion (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome our guests and thank them for the work they have done on our behalf in recent years. In the context of the work that is going on, obviously the elderly are particularly vulnerable to Covid. I refer to the importance of the vaccination programme and booster campaign for the elderly. In the context of flu, which is of particular concern every winter, what lessons can we learn and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Easing of Restrictions: Discussion (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank Dr. Holohan. The COVAX facility has received surplus from this country and other countries for distribution in developing countries. If another variant or threat arises, is it likely to occur in a country with a low vaccination rate at present? Is that further evidence of the importance of the COVAX facility and assisting countries with low vaccination rates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Easing of Restrictions: Discussion (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: Denmark today removed all restrictions. That decision was publicised, so I am sure there will be demands or views expressed by the general population that we should follow suit. What is the likelihood of other countries in Europe following suit in the coming week or weeks? When is it likely that NPHET will consider all remaining restrictions? This issue was touched on earlier. What is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Easing of Restrictions: Discussion (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: Dr. Holohan stated in his opening remarks that, "we must remain vigilant and ensure that our response is agile and flexible, with an ability to respond rapidly and appropriately to any emerging threat". Is NPHET, as a body, staying in situ in terms of monitoring and advising the Government for the foreseeable future in respect of any future threats?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this important Commencement matter for debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I have raised this matter a number of times in the past 18 months. This is probably the third or fourth time the Minister of State has been before me. The Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, has appeared before me as well, but I have yet to meet the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response. I am afraid that it sounds like the project is going backwards as he referred to the "initial stages of the public spending code". There is still no date for the planning application to be lodged and the Minister of State referred to works that must be completed before the main building can go ahead. We know that the site must be cleared...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Luaigh mé anuraidh na deiseanna agus na buntáistí a bhaineann le calafort domhainmhara nua i Ros a Mhíl i gConamara. Tá caipiteal faighte ag an gcoiste stiúrtha don chalafort nua agus táimid Green Investment Group, GIG Macquarie ag súil le dul chun cinn go luath maidir le maoiniú don togra. Tá...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: If they are going to Ukraine, is that not okay? Would the Senator object to that?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: They are going-----

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Deputy Leader. There is much pent-up demand within the country to travel abroad and, whether at the Easter break, the elongated St. Patrick's Day break or in the summer, Irish people will avail of opportunities to travel to Europe or further afield. While we always encourage people to take staycations and to experience the great offers we have in this country in hospitality and...