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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: 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.

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.