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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...;s consideration. Extra time was provided to the committee.That was the wise decision to make. I am glad that Members have more time to discuss it and we will have a more full debate in this House when it comes back in. On a number of occasions I have requested a debate on immigration with the relevant Minister but I have not been given a date; the Senator's request slightly differs as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...today. I concur with the remarks of Senators in wishing him well. Senator Casey raised the ongoing challenges for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in managing immigration. I take on board his point regarding the accuracy of information being provided to Members. It is difficult as the point of contact in a community, as the Senator has been, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...the poisonous effect of misinformation on social media and the impact it can have on people's behaviour. We all need to be vigilant for that. Senator Currie raised the issue of the discourse surrounding immigration and the need to acknowledge that our society and communities have a significant number of migrants and non-Irish people working in our health and ICT sectors, farming and food...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...about that issue. We will request a regular and ongoing debate on it. I take on board the point the Senator very eloquently made on the use of language when it comes to talking about migration and immigration and how we deal with refugees and asylum seekers. He referred to a point made by a local secondary teacher in his area that young people and children who have come here from other...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...the Minister for agriculture, Deputy McConalogue on the star rating for cattle. I suggest that a Commencement matter might be the wiser option first as the Senator raises quite a specific topic. Senator Keogan spoke about immigration. I will not get into the details of the comment as there has already been a back and forth with the Chair on it but I have already requested a debate on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...and the living alone allowance. These are very important payments at a crucial time of year. That will be a big help to many families across the board. Senator Keogan took a particular view on immigration. Again, that will come into the debate tomorrow, when there will be an opportunity. I think the Senator is right that this is a topic that is being discussed among ordinary, middle...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...wish his family well in their time of grieving. Senator Keogan called for a debate with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. I will request that debate. I do not think people are shying away from the immigration issue. I tabled a Commencement matter this morning in respect of its impact on the hospitality and tourism sector as a result of the number of bed nights contracted by the State....

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

Lisa Chambers: ...and the upcoming Stoneybatter Festival. The Senator has encouraged all Senators to try to attend or participate in those festivals to support those local areas. Senator Keogan spoke this morning about immigration and young people, particularly in the context of the housing issue. The Senator asked that we would look at a Danish-style housing model as a potential solution. I would say...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...Business as outlined by the Leader. I rise this morning to raise three specific issues, the first of which is the reporting that the British Government is bringing through new legislation around immigration laws that will require non-Irish EU citizens resident in Ireland to provide an electronic travel authorisation to cross from Ireland into Northern Ireland. It is not quite clear how...

United States Immigration Policy: Motion (20 Jun 2018)

Lisa Chambers: ..., would we be as cautious in our words as we are being in this Chamber today? We have to very clear that we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Trump Administration and US immigration policy. These shelters have been termed "tender age shelters" for toddlers. Children are being torn from the arms of their mothers who do not know if they will ever get them back,...

Defence Forces Operations: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Lisa Chambers: ...raised what I consider to be very genuine concerns in respect of Operation Sophia and our proposed participation. I note in particular correspondence received from Amnesty International, Oxfam, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and the Irish Refugee Council. I assure those groups that I have heard what they have said and have considered the points raised against our participation. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Undocumented Children: Discussion (30 Nov 2016)

Lisa Chambers: ...they be allowed to work full-time? What is the Garda's approach to this? Deputy Rabbitte referred to it being common knowledge that undocumented people were living in Gort. Is the Garda National Immigration Bureau aware of undocumented people? Does the Garda turn a blind eye? If the people in question come to the Garda's attention for some reason, is it obliged to begin the...