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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?

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: An mbeidh sé níos simplí infheistíocht a fháil ó Roinn na Gaeltachta? Tá an taithí acu maidir leis an nGaeilge seachas dul tríd an Roinn leanaí.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I too welcome the ambassador and wish all Austrian citizens here a very happy national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the order of references of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Defamation (Amendment Bill) 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Go raibh maith agat. I also welcome the ambassadors to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I thank all the Senators for their contributions this morning. Senator O’Loughlin acknowledged the new role for Séamus Boland of Irish Rural Link and Macra na Feirme. We wish him well in his new role with the European Economic and Social Committee. I have no doubt that he will do a...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Michael Calnan; - 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: Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 110 – (1) A Select Committee, which shall be called the Seanad Public Consultation Committee (“the Committee”), shall be appointed to facilitate direct engagement and consultation between members of the public and Seanad...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: Second Stage (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 November.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. O'Meara and the other representatives from the Departments of Defence and Transport. Do the SAFE regulations require transposition to Irish law or are they just regulations?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The €800 billion fund is obviously aimed at the areas of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure and, I suspect, the most recent issues with drone attacks. Over what period is that available and how is it anticipated that the drawdown will be managed?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: What was the breakdown of the €800 billion? I know Mr. O'Meara said it was largely hypothetical.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: To clarify, is it the member states or the companies that are drawing down?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Maybe it is just me but I am not fully clear on the whole thing, to be honest about it. The officials have said it is hypothetical and a whole range of factors come into it. Is it included in the MFF?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Why use the €800 billion figure? Mr. Fitzgerald is talking about a €150 billion loan mechanism. It sounds as though this is a huge investment in defence capabilities in Europe, but Mr. Fitzgerald is saying that is possibly not the case.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Defence Developments at EU Level and Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Will the officials comment on the drawdown and how projects and applications are assessed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, back from committee, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all the Senators for their contributions this afternoon, starting with Senator Rabbitte and Senator Scahill, who both raised the issue of Croí, and we know the valuable work it does in support of those who suffer from a heart condition, whether that be stroke, heart failure or heart attack. Both Senators are right that there is a need for greater awareness of the differences...