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Seanad: Better Planning for Local Childcare Provision: Motion (17 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on recently assuming the leadership of his party. I also acknowledge the work of Senator Currie in framing this motion and the opportunity to present today on this important matter. It is safe to say, going around even this city ahead of the recent elections, where I canvassed for some local election candidates, particularly in some of the newer...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, to the House.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 6 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 5. Amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: It is section 1, amendment No.1, which relates to the Planning Regulator. If we could speak to the premise of the objectives, though, it is amendments Nos. 1 to 16, inclusive. Senator Cummins should speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Thursday, 11th July, 2024, shall adjourn until 12 noon on Monday, 15th July, 2024, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 12 noon.

Seanad: Membership of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order 98 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Senator Seán Kyne be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. The common theme was one of welcome to Senator Nikki Bradley. I personally wish her well and good luck in the time ahead in this House and in her future career in politics. I know she has great plans already and I know she will make a difference in her role. I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing Regina Doherty and Senator Lynn Boylan the best...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: All MPs. That was the point I was going to make. One used to obviously think of Sinn Féin MPs. Whether we want Jim Allister and others here as well-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Absolutely. The Senator would have to give rights to all MPs. I have met some of them. Jim Shannon is a nice guy. He was in Milwaukee when I was there as Minister as part of the festival.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: I am not sure about that. This is an interesting issue. It is above my pay grade. Obviously there is a distinction between speaking rights and voting rights. Senator Gavan also spoke about the ongoing atrocities in Gaza and Palestine. I disagree that we have not done much in this government. Much leadership has been shown on the situation in Palestine and Gaza. There was the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Monday, 15 July 2024, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion regarding the appointment of a Member to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, the Residential Tenancies...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh chuile dhuine atá anseo tráthnóna chun an t-ábhar sin a phlé. Tá sé ráite nach bhfuil muid ag caint faoi fhostú an duine atá chun an post a fháil ach b'fhéidir go bhfuilimid. Cé nach bhfuil a fhios agam cé a bheidh ag fáil an phoist, ó thaobh cearta fostaíochta de agus go...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Dá mbeadh athrú intinne ag an mbord ar an gcinneadh, cén impleacht a bheadh ann don fhostaí sin?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Yes.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Cé a bheas i bhfeidhil ar chinneadh mar sin a ghlacadh?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Okay. Tá an cinneadh déanta.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Tá an conradh sínithe.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Ar pléadh an fógra don phost seo ag leibhéal an bhoird?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: An raibh an t-ábhar seo ardaithe ag leibhéal an bhoird sular fógraíodh an post?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Riachtanas Gaeilge do Stiúrthóirí Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna: Plé (10 Jul 2024)

Seán Kyne: Bhí deis ag an mbord ag an am sin stop a chur leis an bpróiseas.