Results 41-60 of 69 for ukraine speaker:Lisa Chambers

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law Report: Engagement with European Commissioner for Justice (24 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...Public Prosecutor's Office, EPPO. It is really useful information for us to know that relationship is not running so smoothly. I will not cover the same ground as Deputy Richmond in terms of Ukraine, but I want to concur with his remarks around the disparity in the response of some member states to sanctions. The heavy lifting is not being done by everybody and that needs to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...some of the negative commentary about the State’s response. I agree with him. There is no doubt that we face challenges. Countries such as the Czech Republic were mentioned. Countries closer to Ukraine clearly have taken in more refugees simply by virtue of their geographic location. A country like ours, which is further away, is taking in more than many other countries per...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...support. There is a shared vision in this House to address human rights abuses across the globe. That is evidenced by the many debates that we have in this House on issues. We debate not just Ukraine but also issues around Afghanistan and Iran. There have been other debates happening in the House. I welcome the tabling of a motion, perhaps from the Senator himself, about Yemen and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-level Policy Response to Current Energy Security Issues: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...the scale of what has been outlined. Mr. O'Donoghue is taking more of a high level European view and, therefore, I want to ask about the REpowerEU plan that was announced to deal with the war in Ukraine and imports of Russian gas. If we are looking to reduce our demand by 15% but we import 40%, how are we planning to deal with that? It does not look like the numbers add up. Are we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...has taken 20 years for and still has not yet been delivered. I am not sure if that is the fault of the Minister. Senator Black extended her sympathies to the Mason family on the loss of Rory, who was fighting in Ukraine. I concur with her remarks in that regard. She also referenced Ireland's Future. Senator Horkan welcomed the debate later with Lord McFall. Senator Cummins requested...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by the Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords (5 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ..., in his heart, he has political views he still holds. Brexit is still a key issue for us, even if other issues have overshadowed it in recent years, such as the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine. I take great solace in the reigniting of discussions, such as was seen in the recent call between the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr. James Cleverly, and Maroš Šefovi on 30...

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...greater co-operation on defence and security with our European partners and other member states. This probably means different things to different people, but things have changed. Given the war in Ukraine and, as Senator Malcolm Byrne has said, the cyberattack on our HSE, people's attitudes have changed.We should not be afraid to have that conversation with our citizens. Perhaps he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...and bringing people with us. Now there is beyond 90% support for the EU and Ireland's membership. If we have learned anything over the past number of years between Brexit and now the war in Ukraine, it is that we are stronger together and the more of us that are there, the stronger we are. I very much look forward to Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski's country's accession to the European...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...and where the tank was not registered. This might be appropriate for discussion on the Commencement debate. I concur with the remarks by Senators Fitzpatrick, Ward and others on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need to keep a focus on that issue. It is very nice for us that we are heading off into the summer recess but our friends and neighbours in Ukraine, who are 20 weeks into this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...his opening comments, Mr. Scannell spoke quite favourably about CAP, which I would agree with. It is great to hear we have become self-sustaining in main areas. In light of what is happening with Ukraine, does Mr. Scannell foresee any significant changes to CAP or would he propose any changes to it? Finally, I note we are, as Ursula von der Leyen has put it, stepping up food production...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Humanitarian Crisis Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Department of Foreign Affairs (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...the members and Chairman. I listened to the Minister's contribution from my office. We are very proud to see the role Ireland has played in terms of our financial support and advocating for Ukraine's membership of the European Union. In that context, could the Minister hazard an attempt to give some sort of timeline of a best-case scenario as to when he thinks it might achieve full...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...we have had construction close down for periods because of the pandemic, we have had difficulties in getting things back up and running and, now, because of supply chain issues flowing from that but also the war in Ukraine, there are a lot of pressures impacting on the cost of materials and labour as well. It has not been an easy time to be the Minister with responsibility for housing yet...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...house building. I appreciate that there are difficulties and challenges. Coming out of the past two years there were periods when construction was closed down. Following the pandemic, we now have the war in Ukraine and we have supply chain issues. All of these are contributing to the difficulties in housing provision. No one individual or party or Government could have foreseen that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...produced food that is as carbon neutral as possible. It suggests we have not done a great job on that front if we find that we still have to import grain and fertiliser because of our over-reliance on Ukraine and Russia. I am not disagreeing with the ships coming in. It was a necessity to not create bigger problems for ourselves further down the track. We need to have a conversation at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...fantastic work done by a local school in my town of Castlebar, namely, Breaffy National School. It has seen its numbers treble in recent weeks, with so many new children attending the school who have fled from Ukraine. Many of them are being housed in the hotel across the road, Breaffy House Resort, which is one of the largest hotels in the county. It is the area where we are...

Seanad: Europe Day 2022: Statements (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...vote our solidarity would be tested and the future as a bloc questioned. We have answered our critics and secured the EU's future. The European Union is being tested yet again with the war in Ukraine. Our response to the Russian invasion of a sovereign democratic country in Europe at our borders will be crucial. Not only are we dealing with a large-scale humanitarian crisis and a level...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: .... We are seeking this debate with the Minister prior to the summer recess. I hope to have information on this for Senators in the next while. Senator Boyhan spoke this morning about the Sow for Ukraine campaign, whereby people purchase sunflower seeds at a cost of €5. The proceeds will go towards helping Ukrainian refugees. The seeds can be purchased through the Red Cross and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: We will probably have a justice debate for the whole thing. Senator Martin Conway spoke about Ukraine, as he has done on many occasions. He welcomed the fact that the driver's licence issue has been resolved. He also said that there is a need to establish a one-stop shop that will provide information and assistance to Ukrainian refugees as they arrive. The Senator spoke passionately about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all of the Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin kicked off by congratulating the people who have organised the Calves for Ukraine event at Kilcullen Mart to raise much-needed funds for the Ukrainian crisis. She also referred to the progress that has been made by the women's caucus, of which she is chair, in advancing legislation to provide maternity...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...defence organisations that they are very unhappy with the way that was dealt with. I agree with the remarks of Senator Craughwell in that regard. Senator Dolan acknowledged the amazing fundraising for Ukraine of communities across the country, particularly a coffee morning in Ballinasloe that raised in excess of €600. I wish that community well. Senator McGreehan raised the issue...