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Seanad: Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements (8 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for coming in to engage with us on the public expenditure side of the budget. Before I talk about some of the issues, I would like to put on record that the total spend is €109.3 billion. The projected source of that money for next year include: income tax, €38.8 billion; corporation tax, €34.06 billion; VAT, €23.6...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2026, from the Department of Finance, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to conclude at 7.30 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, time may be shared, and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions here this morning. Senator Fitzpatrick acknowledged the two-year anniversary of the 7 October attack at the Nova music festival in Israel and called for a meaningful ceasefire, the release of hostages, the release of humanitarian aid and a permanent solution in Gaza. She also commented on budget 2026 and invited people to participate in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Perhaps she should put one down to get a direct response from the Minister or the Department. Whether the Minister herself comes in or not, somebody will come in on behalf of that Department to give guidance on whether there are any plans in relation to the provisions of pensions, etc. Senator Maria Byrne raised the Bluebird Care carer of the year awards. I acknowledge Paula O'Keeffe and...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. Over recent years, particularly since 2011, on and off, we have had debates about VAT. The VAT change for our hospitality sector that took place back in the dark days of 2011 was used as a stimulus for that sector. When the then Government tried to find measures to stimulate the economy and to boost job creation, it looked to that to...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I will share time with Senator Kelleher.

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach chun na ráitis éigeandála seo a dhéanamh maidir leis an méid atá ag tarlú in Gaza agus sa Mediterranean. The purpose of the flotilla was to bring emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza. It is much-needed aid that the vast majority of people in the world want to see delivered. With its journey on the...

Seanad: Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (2 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

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

Seán Kyne: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the ambassador. We wish him well for Cyprus's national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on the national social enterprise policy, Trading for Impact, to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude...

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

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions this afternoon to the Order of Business, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who mentioned Jenny Poole and her brother, Jason, and his advocacy, and welcomed the positive work that has been done on bringing forward legislation in relation to Jenny's Law. I look forward to debating that in the course of the coming months. The Senator also...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and acknowledge the presence earlier of the Minister, Deputy Heydon. I wish the Minister well in his involvement in the deliberations relating to the budget. The budget is going to be hugely important for the Irish farming sector and rural Ireland. The first point I want to make relates to Mercosur and free trade deals. Free trade deals are important;...

Seanad: Agricultural Sector: Motion (1 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Cummins. The Minister of State is welcome. First, I thank the Cathaoirleach’s office for choosing this Commencement matter. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, for coming in. It is good to see the Minister of State with responsibility for the topic present. I am raising this Commencement matter regarding...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minster of State for the reply but the baseline figures are, presumably, determined by population.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: It is one factor but it is an important factor and is the basis of the argument here, which is that it does not cater for the role of Galway city as a regional capital. It relates only to the population living in the city and not the population that it serves, many of whom are from the county, and the many who come for healthcare from Mayo or Donegal who also use the roads and the services....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I concur with all the Cathaoirleach said in relation to Dr. Martin Mansergh, who was a man of immense talent. I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones and his colleagues in Fianna Fáil. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on school transport, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to opening remarks...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions, the majority of which raised the untimely passing of Dr. Martin Mansergh. We will have an opportunity to agree a motion later expressing condolences and sympathy with his family and with our colleague, Senator Clifford-Lee, on the passing of her mother, Mary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. Senator O'Loughlin raised the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Dr. Martin Mansergh; - 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: School Transport: Statements (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I thank him for facilitating us in the Seanad with statements on an important and topical issue. It is raised every year. I agree that the overall experience is positive. We often do not hear from the people who are happy and do not have an issue. That is a part of life. Many children are brought to school every day without any issue. There are...