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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...

Seanad: Appointment of Members to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 111A of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency: Senators Garret Ahearn, Victor Boyhan, Pat Casey, Alice-Mary Higgins, Garret Kelleher, Eileen Lynch, Michael McDowell, Conor Murphy, Malcolm Noonan, Anne Rabbitte.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th October, 2025.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach chuig Seanad Éireann. Gabhaim buíochas leis as ucht a bheith linn ar maidin chun cur i láthair a dhéanamh dúinn faoi chúrsaí sa tír seo agus trasna an domhain. Tá sé ráite go minic ag daoine liom, nuair a chastar orm iad, go bhfuil an domhan trína chéile faoi láthair, go háirithe...

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose that we restrict the speaking time of remaining Members to one minute to allow the Taoiseach to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, the third report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, on the amendment of Standing Order 111A, 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 p.m. and to adjourn at 4 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 3, statements...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who raised baby loss awareness and the great work of Féileacáin. I concur with her comments. Féileacáin should be supported at every opportunity. Senator O'Loughlin also raised an issue about a local library and complaints from people in relation to the use of space for people with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: As I understand it there will be a motion at 1 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: It will be up to the other House to decide in relation to that. There will obviously be a thorough debate over the course of two hours on that. From experience at Cabinet and knowing other Ministers who have gone through this, it is a personal strain on them but it is part of the democratic process as well and we respect that. Senators Craughwell and Joe Conway raised the issue of...

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: At its sitting on 15 October 2025, Seanad Éireann passed the following resolution: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of James Doolan, 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: Third Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: "That the report be adopted, laid before the House and printed."