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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator McDowell and the Independent Group for bringing forward these tributes. As Leader, I was happy to facilitate holding these tributes to the late Billy Lawless. I welcome Anne, Amy, Helen and Mary to the Visitors Gallery. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, Councillor Anna Grainger, Ms Tracy Young, who worked with Billy, and...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Billy Lawless; - 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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the post office network, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. Starting with Senator O'Loughlin, she welcomed Templeogue Women's Shed and called for a debate on supports for men's and women's sheds. I will certainly try to organise that with the Minister, Deputy Calleary, at the earliest opportunity. We all agree that men's and women's sheds are hugely important for local communities as a place for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: A debate takes place every year on the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Come back to us for debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: A debate, yes, absolutely. The Minister will be in at that stage, and then there will be a motion, which will either be agreed or Senators have the right to oppose it if they so wish.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025: Motion (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 16th October, 2025, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in accordance with Standing Order 79(2)(b), which, not later than 20th November, 2025, shall...

Seanad: National Parks: Statements (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach. The Minister of State is welcome. I thank him for accepting the invitation to come here to talk about our national parks. I also join other Senators in paying tribute to his predecessor, Senator Noonan, in his former role as Minister with responsibility for heritage. I also acknowledge the increase in investment that has been...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Robert Troy, to the Chamber. I want to raise speech and language services and a specific family, whom I will not identify, that have contacted me regarding services in the Connemara area. A child, soon to be four years old and due to start school in September 2026, was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his response on behalf of the Department of Health. It gave a lot of plans but did not give any specifics in relation to improved services or any timelines. It stated that these changes will bring about improvements to service across the country, including in Connemara, but where, when and what age will this child be when improved services are made...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding expressions of sympathy on the death of Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. I join colleagues in congratulating President-elect Catherine Connolly. I wish her well for her term of seven years. Her inauguration will be on this day next week. I know she will do the country proud. I also join the tributes paid to Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy for her life of service, humility, comfort and...

Seanad: Expression of Sympathy on the Death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy: Motion (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy; and - expresses its gratitude for her notable contribution to Irish public life and for her dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Soláthar an Oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh Clodagh Ní Mhaoilchiaráin agus Bláthnaid Ní Ghréacháin agus an chomhairleoireacht atá déanta acu. Ar dtús báire, tá sé ráite gur dhúnadh ar a laghad sé aonad le deich mbliana anuas. An bhfuil anailís déanta ag na finnéithe nó ag éinne eile ar cén fáth ar...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Soláthar an Oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tá sé sin suimiúil. An bhfuil sé ceart a rá go bhfuil chuile aonad atá againn faoi láthair i bhfabhar dul i dtreo neamhspleáchas iomlán?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Soláthar an Oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Mar eagraíocht tá sibh in aghaidh aon aonad nua.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Soláthar an Oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge: Plé (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Luaigh na finnéithe na naíonraí agus dúradh go dteastaíonn aitheantas agus scéim. Cén chaoi a n-oibríonn an scéim? An dteastaíonn breis airgid d'Fhoras na Gaeilge? Cén chaoi a n-oibríonn sé? An dteastaíonn córas nua nó próiseas nua?