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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Oberstown Children Detention Campus Operational Review Report: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: The intention was good. To be fair to the two professors, they dispute Professor Kilkelly's interpretation of how the process worked. They say they engaged all the way through, were open and willing to change and interact, welcomed feedback and wanted to engage with staff and the board. They have a different interpretation and presented that evidence to the committee. If the only issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Oberstown Children Detention Campus Operational Review Report: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: What happened in the month from the end of February 2017, when the board had the final report, to the end of March when it decided to seek independent legal advice? Who had sight of the report and flagged that there were issues on which the board might have to receive legal advice? Did Professor Kilkelly decide or did the board make the call collectively? Did the Minister-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Oberstown Children Detention Campus Operational Review Report: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Did the staff implicated have sight of the report and come to the board to raise concerns? Did the board then decide that legal advice was necessary? What prompted the seeking of legal advice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Oberstown Children Detention Campus Operational Review Report: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: We do not know the extent of the legal advice received as it has not been published. I see no reason it should not be, as it is not the Attorney General's advice. The board received independent legal advice. Will it publish that advice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Oberstown Children Detention Campus Operational Review Report: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: It is necessary. Whatever about the Attorney General's advice not being published, for which there is a precedent, Professor Kilkelly is asking us to take a leap of faith and trust that we would come to the same interpretation as the board of the other advice received. I see no good reason it should not be published, even in redacted form, if it references specific parts of the report that...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Foreign Ministers other than the Polish Foreign Minister have raised the possibility of or requested that conditions be attached to the backstop other than what is already stated in the withdrawal agreement; if they have sought to alter or raised the possibility of altering the backstop; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Other than the Polish Foreign Minister, have any EU Foreign Ministers raised the possibility or requested that conditions be attached to the backstop other than what is already stated in the withdrawal agreement? Have any of them sought or raised the possibility of altering the backstop in any way? I ask the Tánaiste to make a statement.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: The EU has shown remarkable solidarity with us, which has been very welcome. We need that solidarity, particularly at this critical time. It is important that the other member states remain firmly behind Ireland and its position. The amendment tabled by Tory MPs today in the British House of Commons seeking to change the backstop and seeking alternative solutions is of great concern....

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: It is difficult to see where we go from here. The EU deputy chief negotiator, Sabine Weyand, said that the UK had significant input into shaping the backstop and it was its preference for the whole of the UK to remain in the customs union rather than having a specific arrangement for Northern Ireland. It is deeply challenging when those who negotiated the backstop are now seeking to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: We absolutely want to see a deal reached. My party and I have always co-operated to ensure the best outcome for Ireland. We have been critical of the Government's preparedness. With regard to the €300 million Brexit loan scheme, 40% of which was supposed to be ring-fenced for the agrifood sector, just one in five eligible loans for that sector have been approved, a measly...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: What is that?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I have consistently asked for the full Bill. We still do not have it.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: That is not good enough.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Let us be very clear, the questions I asked have not been answered. I have never accepted that 22 February is an acceptable date for publication. I have always said to the Tánaiste I felt it was very late in the day and we wanted to see the full Bill. My position has remained unchanged. In terms of our own preparations, can the Tánaiste clarify the Taoiseach's comments in...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of planning for all Brexit scenarios including a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3979/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: I ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of planning for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal Brexit. We are only a few short weeks away from the Brexit deadline of 29 March and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit remains worryingly high.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 118. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting at the Foreign Affairs Council in particular regarding discussions on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3812/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 477. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparations made at the Port of Cork in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3813/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (29 Jan 2019)

Lisa Chambers: 611. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the stage 3 application from Mayo County Council for the pilot remediation project in north County Mayo has been received; if not, the reason therefor; the stage the project is at; when it is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4158/19]