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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State. There are three of us here who wish to raise this matter. It is an important issue. The former Minister, Deputy Ryan, in October 2024 on behalf of his Department and perhaps on behalf of the Government - I am not sure and maybe the Minister of State can clarify that - wrote to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Given that the Minister of State is in that Department, has he any views on this matter in relation to the severity and impact? He has three colleagues who have raised this. It is a serious matter. Will the Minister of State be taking up with the Minister the concerns expressed by Members here? As I said, this could have serious impacts in relation to the car rental sector. While it does...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Icelandic delegation, and I hope they enjoy their stay in Ireland. The Order of Business is No. 1, Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to be brought to a conclusion at 6 p.m. by one question put from the Chair, which shall in relation to amendments include only those set down or accepted by the Government;...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions today. There were three common themes. I join everyone here who expressed their sadness at the passing of Chloe, Alan, Shay, Dylan and Chloe in that tragedy in County Louth and expressed their sympathies to the parents, families and siblings. How difficult it must be for the siblings of all those who lost their lives. I also think of the...

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Motion for Earlier Signature (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2024 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Minister of State is welcome. I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. The Galway city ring road is a vital project, not just for Galway city but for Connemara and the region. It is something I have long spoken on. I have been a long-term supporter of not only the Galway city ring road but also its predecessor, the Galway city outer bypass.It has had a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for that response from the Department of Transport, which provides a lot of information but, clearly, does not answer the question. I appreciate that. I am still confident that the Minister will look at this project seriously, and that it will be at the heart of the NDP review within the Department of Transport. This response provides some of the history...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 3.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on farm safety and mental health, to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude at 5.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister of State at the Department...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank all Senators for their contributions. I welcome Dympna Daly-Finn from Roscommon to the Gallery. I hope she enjoys the day. Senator O'Loughlin welcomed, as we all do, the ending of the hunger strikes and the resolution to those issues. It is always important that engagement happens and that meetings happen to sort these things. The Senator also raised the issue of childminders,...

Seanad: Farmer Mental Health and Farm Safety: Statements (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Ministers of State, Deputies Healy-Rae and Butler. I thank Senator Paul Daly for suggesting this debate take place on this very important issue. Senator Brady has asked me to speak on social farming and the need for additional grants in terms of visitors coming to farms in that context. He also asked me to raise the possibility of engaging with marts about grants to improve...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator McDowell and the Independent Group for bringing forward these tributes. As Leader, I was happy to facilitate holding these tributes to the late Billy Lawless. I welcome Anne, Amy, Helen and Mary to the Visitors Gallery. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, Councillor Anna Grainger, Ms Tracy Young, who worked with Billy, and...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Billy Lawless; - 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: 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...