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Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I commend the work done by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly on the disparity of investment between the north, west and north west and the southern and eastern regions. It is explicit and telling with regard to the investment of projects of more than €1 million or more than €20 million. Despite having 17.6% of the population, the share of investment of tenders over...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 3 p.m, if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin congratulated the Blaney family on 100 years of continuous service to the local authority in Donegal. I congratulate our colleague, Senator Niall Blaney, and hope the family had a good celebration and recognition of their work and service over the past 100 years. Senator O'Loughlin also raised the issue of Cuan and the...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I ask Senator Ní Chuilinn to move a suspension of the House for the duration of the Dáil vote.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Charlie McConalogue, and thank him for attending.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The next grouping is the Cross-Party Group. Senators Noonan and Cosgrove are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I understand Senator Rabbitte is sharing time with Senator Goldsboro. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I propose, with the agreement of the House and the Minister of State, that we extend the sitting for an additional nine minutes to allow three further speakers.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No.1, second report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight and the adoption of a new Standing Order 111A, establishment of the Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion regarding the appointment of An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta, to be taken without...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all of the Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator Linda Nelson Murray and her ongoing campaign regarding personal injury awards. Senators O'Donovan and O'Loughlin also commented on this matter. I fully agree regarding the importance of this issue. This matter will be discussed by the Cabinet subcommittee on insurance. Much work has been done over the past decade...

Seanad: Second Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (8 Jul 2025)

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

Seanad: Appointment of An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta: Motion (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 24th June, 2025 nominated Brian Doherty for appointment by the President as An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta, recommends, pursuant to section 171(3)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 that Brian Doherty be appointed by the President as An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta.

Seanad: Proposals for EU Council Decisions: Motions (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposals for EU Council Decisions: Motions (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposals for EU Council Decisions: Motions (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposals for EU Council Decisions: Motions (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025: Referral to Joint Committee (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 4th July, 2025, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 79(2)(b), which, not later...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motions (3 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...