Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne appointed Leader of the 27th Seanad

Eva Osborne

Senator Seán Kyne has been appointed as Leader of the Seanad and Leader of the Fine Gael group, on the advice of Tánaiste Simon Harris to the Taoiseach.

Senator Seán Kyne, who is from Connemara, Co Galway, and the first Galway person to hold the office, said: “I am delighted and honoured to be asked to be Leader of the Seanad and Leader of the Fine Gael group in the Upper House by the Tánaiste Simon Harris.

“Having been first elected to Seanad Éireann in 2020 and re-elected earlier this month, I know the difference the Seanad can make, from examining and improving legislation to facilitating debates on a range of issues.

“The work of the Seanad can make a difference to citizens, communities and our country. As leader I will be focused on several areas, including increasing the use of and visibility of An Ghaeilge, both in the Seanad and Irish society.

“Tackling the challenges and securing the opportunities that positive ageing presents, strengthening and delivering infrastructure in our communities, and holding State agencies to greater account, are other areas on which I’m keen to make progress.

“I’m looking forward to my role in the Seanad, leading Fine Gael’s group of senators, each with experience and skills in different areas, as well as working with senators from other parties and none."