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Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim leasú Uimh. 23: I leathanach 19, idir línte 29 agus 30, an méid seo a leanas a chur isteach: “(5) Beidh an tAire agus an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe freagrach do Thithe an Oireachtais as feidhmiú agus obair an Choiste Chomhairligh.”. Is éard atá i gceist anseo ná go mbeadh ar an Aire Caiteachais...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Is iontach a fheiceáil go bhfuil Sinn Féin anois ar thaobh An Gharda Síochána. Tá dualgais ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána maidir leis an teanga agus leis an obair a dhéanann an tseirbhís agus go mbeadh gardaí trasna na Gaeltachta uilig. Tá a fhios ag an Seanadóir go ndearna an comhchoiste obair ar an ábhar seo.Rinne an...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Seán Kyne: Ar 10.30 a.m. amárach.

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: Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe ó Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo agus ó Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe. Tá cúpla ceist agam do na finnéithe ó Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe amháin agus cuirim fáilte roimh Valerie, Brendan agus Úna. I thank the witnesses from Galway County Council for their contributions on planning in Galway....

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: It does. Gabhaim buíochas leis an bhfinné as sin. Le bheith soiléir faoi, she is saying these are lifetime clauses, even though they are not written into the conditions of the planning.

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...