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Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is welcome. I would like to acknowledge the tour of Ireland that he did during the summer and autumn of last year. It was a valuable exercise in meeting stakeholders face to face in various marts. I visited Maam Cross mart with the Minister and also attended a meeting in Athenry a number of weeks later alongside public representatives from Galway East and Galway West. Farmers...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I would like to thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I know the Minister of State is familiar with Connemara and the N59. I am sure he has driven it on numerous occasions going out to Clifden or elsewhere in Connemara. Over the past couple of years we have seen huge improvement on that road. First of all,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for the reply. He states on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Ryan, that it is expected the report will be with the Minister for review and a decision this year on whether the project will move to the next stage, and also while this project is not being progressed in 2022, it will be considered for advancement next year. I am confused. Is that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the comments by the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, on the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday to look again at the restrictions based on the NPHET advice due to be relayed to the Government today. The people have endured so much over the last 22 months. They need to look forward now with hope to an easing of restrictions of all...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Tairiscintí - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Motions (17 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim: Go n-aontódh an Seanad le leasú Uimh. 1 de dhroim an Dáil d’aontú le leasuithe Uimh. 6 agus 7 ón Seanad.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Tairiscintí - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Motions (17 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim: Go n-aontódh an Seanad le leasú Uimh. 2 a rinne an Dáil de dhroim an Dáil d’aontú le leasuithe Uimh. 6 agus 7 ón Seanad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. a1, Report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 17 December 2021, to be taken on conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, Social Welfare Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m.,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: The most common sentiment was the wishing of Christmas greetings to everybody and thanks to all staff. On behalf of the Leader and Deputy Leader, I concur with all the sentiments expressed. I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach's office, Martin Groves and the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas such as the ushers, catering staff and cleaners. I also thank staff from all the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator and I will undertake that it will be provided. As he said, he has circulated the report and I am sure Members will read it over their break. We will have a fuller debate early in the new year.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 17th December, 2021 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set out in the Schedule to this...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister to the House. As I said on numerous occasions, social protection and social welfare are a safety net for people in the State when they need support. If Covid has taught people anything it is that those who thought they would never be reliant on core social welfare payments found themselves requiring support for themselves, their families or their businesses. This has...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. We were in the Lower House 12 months ago - the year has passed quickly - for the debate on the Appropriation Bill. The Minister of State might recall that at the time there was a fulsome debate on the issue of councillors pay as part of the appropriations. Thankfully, that issue has been rectified. I acknowledge the work of the Minister of State, the...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: Now.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Appropriation Bill 2021 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the order of the House of 16 December or in Standing Orders, Nos. 4a, 4band 4con the second Supplementary Order Paper be taken now, without debate.

Seanad: 14th Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the Fourteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the temporary amendment of Standing Orders 16, 60, 61 and temporary Standing Order 60A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Joint Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the Joint Committee on Gender Equality may meet, notwithstanding the fact that in advance of its first meeting, the full membership of the Committee has not yet been appointed.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Order of the Seanad today regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the Seanad on Friday, 17th December, 2021, is hereby discharged and that the following motion be substituted therefor: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 17th December, 2021 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29...