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Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht: Plé (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: In terms of the local housing need issue within Gaeltacht areas and all else being equal in terms of the site, sight lines and all of that, can Irish speakers qualify for housing need in an area they are not originally from? If a garda or a nurse with Irish moves into an area and satisfies a test that Úna Ní Eidhin, as the Irish language officer, puts to them, can they be deemed to...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tithíocht agus Cúrsaí Pleanála Fisiciúla sa Ghaeltacht: Plé (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I am sure Ms Loughnane is referencing Barna, Moycullen, Boleybeg, Tonabrocky and those areas which are in high demand. There would not be preferential treatment for Irish speakers in those areas, which are some of the weaker Gaeltacht regions, despite strong community spirit in parts of them in terms of speaking and trying to enhance Irish. However, Irish speakers are not prioritised in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I wish to join Senator O’Loughlin in recognising International Men’s Day. I had a Commencement matter debate on this issue yesterday. I welcome the fact that the Department of Health is renewing the men’s health strategy, which has been a huge success since 2009 in improving and giving recognition to men's health issues. It is important that we continue to promote and...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Taoiseach is welcome to the Chamber. I have always admired him as a politician, particularly for his courageous stance on bringing in the smoking ban, which involved taking on a powerful lobby group. It was a significant success and has been emulated across Europe. I acknowledge the difficult decisions the Government continues to face in respect of Covid, particularly coming up to this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this matter for debate this morning. Friday, 19 November is International Men's Day so this is an opportune time to consider issues concerning men's health. Men's Health Forum is an all-island network of individuals and organisations that have identified key concerns related to men's health and understanding these...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her response on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. I welcome the fact that the advisory group is working on the delivery of a new plan. It is important that we continue to focus on men's health. As the Minister pointed out, tremendous work has been done by men's sheds, which have played a major role in providing a social outlet for men across rural and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Following on from the previous speaker, we should invite the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to the House to discuss the decisions taken at Cabinet yesterday. There is a sense of frustration in the country. The Government makes its decision based on best advice but it would be timely to have a debate on yesterday's decisions, the huge success of the vaccination programme and the need...

Seanad: Defence of Legal Proceedings by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (16 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(v) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 – 2018, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to defend proceedings initiated against Seanad Éireann and to instruct legal counsel in that regard in the matter of Gerard Hutch v. the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Minister for Justice,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Forestry Licensing, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the 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 the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on a wide range of topics. Senator O'Loughlin raised the issue of ticket pricing for the Ireland-Portugal match. We all wish the boys in green well this evening. Senator Seery Kearney raised the issue of gambling in advance of that match, which is being proposed in an article in the Irish Sun. That is despicable. It is that type of leading...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: It can hit people in their 80s and 90s but it can also hit people, as Senator Seery Kearney said, at the age of 33. Stroke can hit people quite suddenly. I will ask for an update on the strategy. Senator McGreehan also talked about Drogheda town and access issues there. I do not know the exact ins and outs of the situation to which she referred but clearly more cognisance must be taken of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank Professor McCormack and Mr. Green for their evidence, their advocacy, their expertise and their work. Professor McCormack mentioned the situation 20 years ago as it pertained to having theatres and consultants in Galway, Limerick and Sligo. Was there a conscious decision to consolidate positions elsewhere and to move to Dublin, did people retire and were not replaced or was there an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: How do we maximise the time of Professor McCormack and his colleagues in the public system, in the theatres, doing the jobs they were trained for? Professor McCormack talked about the training model and privatisation but what is the quickest fix?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Professor McCormack has proven there is a solution that worked for two years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: It can work again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Delays in Accessing Scoliosis Treatment and Surgery: Discussion (11 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank Professor McCormack.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I too wish to be associated, on my behalf and that of the Fine Gael group, with the remarks on the sad passing of Austin Currie. I offer condolences to his wife, Annita, who herself suffered greatly at the hands of loyalist paramilitaries, and to our colleague, Senator Emer Currie. Austin was a man of peace and decency who, with John Hume, Gerry Fitt, Seamus Mallon and others, kick-started...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Chambers, agus roimh an stiúrthóir Gaeilge sa Roinn, Dr. Aodhán Mac Cormaic. Tar éis próiseas fada sa Dáil agus sa roghchoiste, cuirim fáilte roimh an Dara Céim den Bhille seo sa Seanad inniu. Mar iarAire Stáit ar a raibh freagracht as an nGaeilge agus as an nGaeltacht, fuair mé cead...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Process (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter.I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. The census was due to be held this year but, of course, it has been postponed because of Covid-19. It is now due to be held on 3 April 2022. In April of this year, the Central Statistics Office estimated the population at 5.01 million. This means that the population has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electoral Process (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Based on his reply and the census that is taking place in April, one can therefore say, again, depending on the Central Statistics Office, CSO, that the preliminary results will be published in the summer of 2022. The electoral commission, if it has been set up, would have 12 months after that to report, and for this to be confirmed within...