Results 101-120 of 382 for long speaker:Seán Kyne

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: ..., in their engagement with the Minister. We also will ask her to come in and debate what I believe to be a welcome and good news story. Senators Malcolm Byrne and Buttimer also spoke about the long delays in Dublin Airport. We have discussed the collapse in aviation over the past two years because of Covid-19. Now that the industry is back up and running, it is absolutely not...

Seanad: Impact on Farming Sector Arising from the Situation in Ukraine: Statements (29 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...the ecosystems we have. Livestock produce organic manures, which are hugely important for the production of food. We cannot be entirely down on the system that has developed in this country over a long number of years. It is a system of high-quality food that is grown to the best standards in the world. It is traceable and it supports rural communities up and down the country. Some of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (9 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...was lifted on 25 February, many of them to come to live with family who are already in Ireland. It is important that the Irish State welcomes them, supports them and keeps them safe for as long as they need to be here. It is fair to say that many of them would wish to go home to their own country eventually and, hopefully, that can be soon, if it is safe to do so and if the war ends in a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (9 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: .... The generosity of spirit of the Irish people is coming to the fore in terms of providing assistance. I am confident that will continue over the coming months and, if needs be, depending on how long this tragedy and this awful war lasts, years.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: .... Senator Pauline O'Reilly also talked about the great news in regard to the temporary school building for Galway Educate Together. The school has been operating in temporary accommodation that is no longer fit for purpose. The Department has come up with school buildings in Newtownsmith in the heart of Galway city. That is a positive development. Senator Ó Donngaile talked about...

Seanad: Coroners (Provision for Jury Selection) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ..., and randomly, or however it can be done, as is done in other cases. I hope that the Minister can take on board the spirit of the Bill and work with it to provide a speedy conclusion to this too-long-running saga and that justice will finally be received.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (16 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...personnel to discuss a fire service facility for Galway. I invite him to do so. The Minister of State mentioned the project consideration stages. When they are all listed we can see that it is a long process to get a new building delivered. The stages include submission of preliminary and detailed appraisals; submission of design brief; selection of site; application for approval in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...European Union member. These are worrying times in eastern Europe with all that is going on and possible threats between Russia and Ukraine, so we offer solidarity from a small country that has a long history with foreign powers. I join in congratulations to the Cathaoirleach and his team in the Houses of the Oireachtas for the wonderful launch yesterday of Seanad 100 with Senator Norris...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...not have overnight or acute beds, certainly not in the short term. There is still significant confusion in Galway over progress. When is the ED planning application likely to be lodged? It is long overdue. A temporary ED is being built to facilitate the development of a new ED. Some people in Galway think that is the new ED but it is not. It is a temporary facility. When is the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...health on the line, stayed apart from vulnerable loved-ones and held the hands of patients who passed away from all kinds of illnesses, including Covid-19. These healthcare professionals worked long shifts in double PPE, not knowing what the future held for themselves, their families or their patients. Many of them suffered burn-out because having spent months and years in high-stress...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pension Provisions (9 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...information has not been wiped out, I presume. It has not disappeared. It is there and it needs to be processed. Yes, pensions are complex, and I appreciate that. However, people have worked long years of service in difficult conditions and they are entitled to their pension. It is likely that it is an issue not only in the west but nationwide and it needs to be sorted. I am sure...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...is across the road from Agriculture House where there were numerous protests. Perhaps the Minister of State was part of them in her day, I do not know. There were certainly noisy protests for a long number of years. They achieved a result. The ban was announced in Cabinet, of which I was a member, in June 2019. That came about by pressure and campaigning. I welcome the move. It has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Kyne: ..., Deputy Charlie McConalogue, that there will be a new deepwater harbour in Rossaveal. I wish to note that Rossaveal is an equal distance between Killybegs and Castletownbere and the new harbour will be a hugely important resource. It can be a hub for the wind energy industry in terms of operations and maintenance assembly. The announcement is a great news story for Rossaveal and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...department do Trojan work day in and day out. Also, the number of people on trolleys varies. Sometimes the hospital has the highest number of people on trolleys in the country, as it had for a long period last autumn and other times it has the second highest numbers. That is not good enough for patients, staff or those who want to visit their loved ones. Obviously people could not...

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...was a Minister of State in that Department for a period of time and was involved with some of the work to deliver broadband and the work National Broadband Ireland is now undertaking. It has had a long, difficult gestation, but the contract has been signed, funding has been committed, and work is ongoing. I certainly know other projects can make announcements at different stages and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...allocates the majority of funding for new road projects between 2026 and 2030. This is having an impact on the preparatory work. There are issues in the Minister of State's own area, between Mullingar and Longford, and the road towards Sligo-Leitrim as well. As the Minister of State knows, it takes a long number of years to get to a stage where diggers and machinery can be moved in to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jan 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...number of years. It is therefore important recognition. I welcome also the confirmation yesterday of a public holiday next year for St. Brigid's Day and also the additional public holiday this year for a long St. Patrick's Day weekend. Hopefully, it will be the first St. Patrick's Day in three years that can be fully celebrated by Irish people at home and across the world. I hope we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: ...will be motion in the House afterwards. I compliment the Senator on his advocacy in getting that committee established. I am sure it will do very important work, once established. Senator Carrigy along with Senators Dolan and Maria Byrne spoke about the hospitality and entertainment industry and the advice to shop local and so say all of us in this very important period for the economy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: ...campaign when the problem was clearly supply of vaccines, we are now told supply is not the issue. It is just about ramping up delivery. On one hand, it is not right that people are queueing for long periods; on the other, it is good to see the huge level of interest in getting the third dose of vaccine. The Senators are right that it could be rolled out more efficiently. Regarding the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I, too, welcome the decision of An Bord Pleanála yesterday on the Galway city ring road. It has been a long time in the offing, along with its predecessor, the Galway city outer bypass, on which considerable preparatory work has been done by engineers from the Arup Group, which have been tasked with this project, and all the county council officials, with the council being the lead...