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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of the Order of Business, whichever is the later, and to adjourn at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Committee and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. A number of issues were raised but I will start with the one that was raised the most, which was student fees. It was raised by Senators Nelson Murray, Harmon, Scahill, Maria Byrne, Clifford-Lee, Duffy, Cathal Byrne, Boyle, Ahearn and Comyn. I draw people's attention to the programme for Government and to the Private Members' business that was...

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 Jul 2025)

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 Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (26 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge public service broadcasting and the role of RTÉ in showing this footage and going undercover. When you query paying a television licence fee, this is public service broadcasting at its best, unpalatable as it may be to watch and as uncomfortable as it may be for family members, I am sure. I understand from talking to colleagues in the Portlaoise area that there were other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I also welcome the chargé d'affaires and Councillor Kelleher. I wish the chargé d'affaires well on her country's national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 50, motion 1, Private Members’ business in the name of the Fine Gael Senators, motion re dental services,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin raised the recent annual report by Women's Aid and the concerning details disclosed within it. She was supported by Senators Nelson Murray and McCarthy on matters pertaining to Women's Aid. Senator O'Loughlin welcomed the targeted implementation plan and the 985 different actions. She also called for a special Oireachtas...

Seanad: Third Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the Third Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Dental Services: Motion (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. According to the Irish Dental Association, diseases of the mouth and oral cavity have a significant impact in terms of pain, suffering, impairment of function and reduced quality of life. To a large extent, oral diseases are entirely preventable. When they occur, however, the damage is not reversible and they can be among the most expensive to treat. That...

Seanad: Dental Services: Motion (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response and his engagement on this matter. Indeed, I thank all Senators for their contributions during the course of this debate. I think the role of Senators, including Government Senators and backbenchers, is not just to clap each other on the back and say we are all wonderful, but to be critical, to bring up flaws, shortcomings and shortfalls and...

Seanad: Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2, motions re the continuance in operation of certain provisions of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to be discussed together, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will begin with Senator O'Loughlin, who raised a number of issues. She wished those involved in the running of the 160th Irish Derby at the Curragh well. Kildare has a proud history of horse racing. She also mentioned a recent defamation case against Tattle Life, which I had not heard about until recently. I do not think I have been a...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2025 and ending on 29th June, 2026.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the witnesses. I concur with others that it is welcome to see the commitments, including on investment for the forthcoming year. It is certainly very necessary and welcome. The Secretary General stated earlier that there is a growing shortage of air traffic controllers globally. Will she explain why this is the case? Obviously, it is an onerous and stressful job, or it can be....

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Ms McCrum said there is a trusted, co-ordinated link between military airspace operated by the Air Corps and civilian aerospace controlled by the civilian aviation authorities. I presume they have comparable qualifications that are interchangeable and that this is why they are in such high demand.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Are those who left and who may wish to come back in the future allowed to do so? For the record, no one has been on to me about it.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Mulcahy. Senator Clonan asked about the all-island nature and those questions have been answered. With regard to collaboration in emergencies with other European and non-European jurisdictions, partners and nearest neighbours, what protocols are in place?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: No, in terms of collaboration regarding aircraft or if there is an emergency, for example.