Results 1-20 of 69 for ukraine speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: .... Nobody should be in that situation. Overall, the energy credits that were put in place by the Government have worked well in terms of offsetting a significant increase in energy costs mainly due to the war in Ukraine and Russia turning off the gas tap. There were genuine fears two years ago that we would not be able to keep the lights on. In light of the extraordinary circumstances...

Seanad: Cost of Doing Business: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...costs have been a huge challenge for businesses. While they acknowledge that these costs have come down significantly, they are still very high. They are concerned about global conflicts, like the continued war in Ukraine and what is happening in the Middle East, the impact on the supply chain and whether we are going to see another significant increase maybe next year or the year ahead....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...issue was handled put serious pressure on local services. Tusla had to work hard to deal with that but it did so and it was very mindful of the vulnerability of the children coming in. That occurred in the early stages of the Ukraine war when we were all scrambling to do what we could but it is not the way to do it. State services need to be kept informed. Senator Malcolm Byrne...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourist Accommodation (28 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: This morning, I want to raise again the issue of the use of hotel accommodation in response to the humanitarian issue of refugees fleeing Ukraine and other conflict zones and the impact that is having on the tourism sector, in rural areas where a lot of tourist accommodation is currently being contracted to the State. I raised this issue with the Minister, Deputy Martin, probably almost a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourist Accommodation (28 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...in the west of Ireland. It has more than shouldered its fair share. We want to respond to this issue. Last week, we stood in this Chamber and marked the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and the illegal war perpetrated on those people and we, of course, continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. That is not in question but there needs to be fairness in our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...Mayo, especially northern parts of the county. There is a significant shortage of holiday accommodation that has been exacerbated by the provision of accommodation as part of the humanitarian response to the Ukraine war. We need these small units to facilitate holidaymakers and ensure the tourism sector is supported, particularly in rural areas, where it is a significant employer.We have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...2022 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to adjourn at 2 p.m., if not previous concluded; and No. 2, statements to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to conclude at 3.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes,...

Seanad: Second Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Statements (22 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...and the Lower House. She has done a fantastic job of keeping the issue to the fore, despite other things happening in the world. It is important that we maintain our focus on what is happening in Ukraine because there is still a war on Europe's borders. It is hard to believe we are two years into this conflict now. There has been an impact on the people of Ukraine, but also on Europe...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...and time. It takes local public representatives to keep raising local services to get them on the map, so everyone is playing their part. Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine perpetrated by Russia's illegal invasion and asked for a debate on same. It is really important that we keep that issue top of the agenda. With what is happening in the Middle East, to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ..., as she has often done. She referenced the ICC and the Government's position. The reason the conflict in Palestine was not referred is it has been referred to the ICC and is being investigated. With Ukraine, it could not self-refer so there is a distinction between the two. Our Government has done a good job in the position it has taken and it has listened to the public. We are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...work was ongoing with Fáilte Ireland to address the issue, that pricing in hotels was being looked at and - this is key - that senior officials in her Department meet with the senior officials group on Ukraine on a weekly basis. I would like to know what is coming out of those weekly meetings in terms of a plan for 2024. She also said that mitigation measures must be put in place....

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business.Senators Seery Kearney and Malcolm Byrne spoke about the situation in Ukraine and the fact that events in the Middle East have somewhat eclipsed what is continuing to happen in Ukraine. I have requested a debate with the Tánaiste on the situation in Ukraine. We will get that scheduled at the earliest opportunity to keep the...

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

Lisa Chambers: Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke about the issue in Ukraine, as well as the appointment of 14 new Irish ambassadors across the world. He welcomed the latter expansion and wished the appointees well in their new jobs. I will accept Senator Carrigy's amendment to the Order of Business. The Senator spoke about Louis Belton and his level of service to his community. Those observations were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...cost if we do not move forward. There are risks there as well. Professor Barrett mentioned the EU's inadequacies around foreign defence and energy policy, which were highlighted by the war in Ukraine. Would he please elaborate a little more on what those inadequacies are? He also said that enlargement is coming and that requires preparation. Would he have any advice for us on what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...in our position, because I believe we have had a very flexible approach to neutrality and have stretched it as much as possible. We have been very clear that we are not neutral on the war in Ukraine. We are very much on the side of Ukrainians and their right to defend themselves as members of a sovereign nation. We have been very strong on that. Dr. Colfer made the important point,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I think I have dealt with the points made and have responded with my own view. That is my view as it stands. Senator Byrne pointed to the fact that the war in Ukraine is still ongoing and that events in the Middle East have somewhat overshadowed that in the past ten days or so. It is important. He referenced the growing allegiance between Russia and China. The European Union has taken a...

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...to deal with. Overall, we have done a good job of accommodating people in extraordinary circumstances, with those pressures. Every member state has felt the pressure. Certainly, those bordering Ukraine have felt the most pressure. We have a moral and ethical obligation and duty to take people in when they arrive, to look after them as best we can, and to try to do better in...

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...defence budget, which I think is something the citizens of this country are quite happy for us to do in light of recent events. Senator Malcolm Byrne said we are approaching 600 days of the war in Ukraine and Russia's illegal invasion, which is a remarkable and unfortunate milestone to be reaching. He wants a debate on the war in Ukraine and, in particular, on Ireland's unwavering...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (28 Sep 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...prices and prices in general and a cost-of-living crisis for our people. I know this is a top priority and front and centre of negotiations in the lead-up to the budget. We have also had war in Europe, in Ukraine, where we have watched our friends and neighbours deal with an attack on their sovereignty and an illegal invasion by Russia. These challenges are real and any one of them...