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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, back from committee, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions this afternoon, starting with Senator Rabbitte and Senator Scahill, who both raised the issue of Croí, and we know the valuable work it does in support of those who suffer from a heart condition, whether that be stroke, heart failure or heart attack. Both Senators are right that there is a need for greater awareness of the differences...

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 111A of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Senators Garret Ahearn, Victor Boyhan, Pat Casey, Alice-Mary Higgins, Garret Kelleher, Eileen Lynch, Michael McDowell, Conor Murphy, Malcolm Noonan, Anne Rabbitte.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th October, 2025.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach chuig Seanad Éireann. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a bheith linn ar maidin chun cur i láthair a dhéanamh dúinn faoi chúrsaí sa tír seo agus trasna an domhain. Tá sé ráite go minic ag daoine liom, nuair a chastar orm iad, go bhfuil an domhan trína chéile faoi láthair, go háirithe...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that we restrict the speaking time of remaining Members to one minute to allow the Taoiseach to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, the third report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, on the amendment of Standing Order 111A, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage (resumed) to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 3, statements...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who raised baby loss awareness and the great work of Féileacáin. I concur with her comments. Féileacáin should be supported at every opportunity. Senator O'Loughlin also raised an issue about a local library and complaints from people in relation to the use of space for people with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: As I understand it there will be a motion at 1 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: It will be up to the other House to decide in relation to that. There will obviously be a thorough debate over the course of two hours on that. From experience at Cabinet and knowing other Ministers who have gone through this, it is a personal strain on them but it is part of the democratic process as well and we respect that. Senators Craughwell and Joe Conway raised the issue of...

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: At its sitting on 15 October 2025, Seanad Éireann passed the following resolution: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of James Doolan, conveys its sincere condolences to his family and expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution as a Member of Seanad Éireann to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Third Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That the report be adopted, laid before the House and printed."

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is very welcome. First, I acknowledge and commend both the Department of Transport and the Government on commissioning the all-Ireland strategic rail review and the advocacy of the then Minister, Deputy Ryan, and that of the Minister of State. The review is a coherent document and it gives us a picture of where we are at the moment and where we can get to in that...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that we extend the sitting for an additional ten minutes. We will call the Minister of State to respond at 6 o'clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte ar na finnéithe agus gabhaim leithscéal go raibh mé déanach. Bhí mé ag éisteacht leis na ráitis tosaigh ar an mbealach isteach sa charr. Éinne a bhfuil post buan acu, tá post buan acu. Ní bheidh aon impleacht aige seo. Sin rud amháin. An bhfuil mórán caint sa ceardchumann ar an ábhar seo, ar an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cén toradh a bhí ar na rúin sin ag an gcomhdháil?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tá sé ráite go mbeidh an sprioc de 20% deacair a shroichint. Tá a fhios ag chuile dhuine anseo go mbeidh deacrachtaí ann an sprioc sin a bhaint amach. Maidir leis an gcéad ghlúin eile, iad siúd atá le teacht isteach san earnáil, an bhfuil aon sórt faitíos ar na finnéithe go mbeidh sé níos deacra daoine a aimsiú...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Earcaíocht sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí: Plé (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Ceann de na rudaí a gcloistear ó dhaoine ná cén úsáid a bhainfear as an nGaeilge agus cad iad na deiseanna a bhéas ann í a húsáid. Anois, tá deiseanna ann poist a fháil sa tseirbhís phoiblí agus leanúint ar aghaidh agus ardú céime a fháil ina dhiaidh sin. Is é sin ceann de na rudaí...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Delegate Kerr. I hope he has an enjoyable and productive stay. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements of the sitting of the House on Thursday, 16 October 2025, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, referral to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon. Senator O'Loughlin, who was joined by many other colleagues, expressed sympathies to our colleague Senator Teresa Costello on her dad's passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Senator O'Loughlin also raised the tragic case of Sarah and the autopsy in relation to inhaling deodorants. She commended Sarah's parents,...