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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the restoration of a Bill to the Order Paper, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I will start with Senator O'Loughlin, who rightly expressed her condolences to the Austrian ambassador on the tragedy that unfolded in Austria yesterday. Perhaps the Cathaoirleach will endeavour to write on behalf of the House to His Excellency. Senator O'Loughlin also expressed concern at the loss of LGBT rights in places like Hungary and...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems) Bill 2024: Restoration to Order Paper (11 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Planning and Development (Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems) Bill 2024, which had reached Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, January 2025, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing the ambassador a good national day and celebrations. I wish him and his people well.The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on breast cancer services, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and to conclude at 5.45 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, group spokespersons not to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contribution, starting with Senator Rabbitte. The Senator was joined by Senator McCormack in raising the shocking report on nursing homes on RTÉ. I have requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell, who has called on HIQA to start a review of all nursing homes operated by the group involved in the wake of Wednesday’s...

Seanad: Breast Cancer Services: Statements (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is welcome. I thank her for agreeing to come to the Chamber. I made the request on foot of Senator Costello's request. It is an important debate. I thank the Minister for coming down to Galway recently to meet the team. She got a positive and uplifting presentation from Professor Michael Kerin. I commend his work. To quote his own words in the Cancer Centre Annual Report...

Seanad: European Council Decision: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. He has five minutes.

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I acknowledge the work of my colleague, Senator Nelson Murray, in drafting this Private Members' business and advocating for businesses up and down the country that face issues with insurance. Insurance has been a huge issue in this country for some years. In fairness, the Government has done a lot. The 16.7% increase recommended for personal injury...

Seanad: Insurance Reform: Motion (10 Jun 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Ms Maguire and the team from the Department. I am thankful for the presentation on this extremely important matter. The crux of this issue - in my view, it is always the crux in respect of the United Nations - has been the five permanent members, the P5, of the Security Council and the veto. In the context of the UN mandate, can the aspect of the P5 versus the General Assembly be...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: How many existing peacekeeping missions have been approved by the UN? When was the last one denied by the UN?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: If one of the permanent members had an issue with an existing peacekeeping mission, would it result in us having to withdraw? Is there a renewal on a yearly basis? How does it work in practice?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Senator Clonan has mentioned that if we removed the triple lock, the Government and the Dáil majority would be able to send any number of people anywhere. Is it not true that with the triple lock the Government can only send people somewhere as long as Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump believes it to be in their interest? That is the reality.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is it true that the General Assembly can recommend and debate but cannot compel a peacekeeping force without agreement by the P5?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Is that the full Security Council?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: All members have to be in agreement. People who have issues with this have suggested that the General Assembly has that power. Has this aspect of the General Assembly been debated at UN level? Do other countries have doubts about this matter? Is it being debated elsewhere that the General Assembly can do these things or is it peculiarly an issue in this country?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: Am I correct that any existing peacekeeping mission in which Ireland participates is subject to the approval of the P5 at the moment?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I am interested in Senator Clonan's points about safeguarding. Is there any other mechanism, formula or process within the UN whereby there could be a form of safeguarding to maintain some protection or satisfaction so that the UN has a role?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I am just trying to tease it out. The issue here is the P5 veto. Is there any other mechanism or "safeguard" to use Senator Clonan's words, that could be incorporated in the Bill whereby there is a resolution that is supported by a supermajority? If a particular mission is being debated at the United Nations and everyone other than Russia is supportive, is there any safeguarding that could...