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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by US Congressman Richard Neal (24 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Congressman Neal is most welcome to the Seanad. On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I extend a céad míle fáilte to him on the momentous occasion of his significant address to the House at a time when we need his support. As Congressman Neal will be aware, his address will have been watched and viewed by many, not just on this island but further afield. In 2016, when the Brexit...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 5 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Private Members' business, Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021 – Order for Committee Stage and Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. and to adjourn after two...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I did not know who the Leas-Chathaoirleach was talking to. I really was not ready to stand up just yet.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I did and I lay in bed looking at the ceiling for an hour. I thank all Members for their contributions this morning. Senator Malcolm Byrne kicked off by welcoming the three-year strategy announced by the Minister, Deputy Harris, on research and innovation. He then spoke about the difficulties in Irish amateur boxing. It might be worthwhile to have a debate on sport in the House, but...

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

Lisa Chambers: I concur with the Order of Business as outlined by the Acting Leader. I acknowledge the decision by Cabinet today to proceed with the new national maternity hospital. It has been a difficult couple of weeks in terms of there being strong views on both sides. However, it is my strong belief it is the right decision to proceed without any further delay, given we have had nine years of delay...

Seanad: Childcare Provision: Statements (17 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Minister and I met recently to discuss my views on the Government's childcare policy. A lot of good things are happening. I have spoken to a number of providers, predominantly across County Mayo where I engaged with all providers in the county. Most of them are saying that it is good to finally see a commitment to core funding for childcare and an acknowledgement that it is an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State. I appreciate the opportunity to get an update on these really important projects. Last year, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, announced an allocation of a whopping €11 million for Castlebar for two key projects. One is the redevelopment of what we call the historic town core of Castlebar, including an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State for a very comprehensive reply. I will touch again on the stage the projects are at. I acknowledge the Minister of State's comments in that the primary responsibility for advancing this work lies with Mayo County Council. We all accept that and there is absolutely no difficulty there. Now the council has submitted a preliminary business case, what is the next...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements to mark Europe Day 2022, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be given not less than seven minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 - Committee...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all the Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Kyne kicked off proceedings. He spoke about the announcement that the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, made yesterday. She announced a €15 million fund for community centres to assist them to refurbish any buildings and carry out essential works. The Senator said that there was a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Yes, exactly. Alan Gillis achieved a lot according to what Senator Boyhan put on the record this morning. The Senator paid him a very fitting tribute and I concur with his remarks. I extend our sympathies to his family, community and the Fine Gael Party on the passing of Alan Gillis. Finally, Senator McGreehan spoke about Irish Water. She has previously raised this issue that concerns...

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

Lisa Chambers: It has been 72 years since the Schuman Declaration was presented by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on 9 May 1950. Celebrating Europe Day annually allows us to remember where we started and to reflect on how far we have come. Remembering our history and bringing it to new generations is important because there was a very good reason for the development of the then European Coal and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business. The first issue I wish to raise, and which I have raised previously, is the ongoing cost of childcare, the difficulty in accessing places and reliable childcare services. I request that at the earliest opportunity the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, come before the House to engage with Senators on the...

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

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding membership of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding draft Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1, without debate; and No. 3, Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 -...

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

Lisa Chambers: It is sorted now.

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all the Members who contributed to the Order of Business, which was kicked off by Senator Dooley who raised the tourism sector, in particular hospitality and the rising cost of hotel accommodation, especially in the capital city. He gave examples of how Dublin compares with other capital cities, such as London, Lisbon and Berlin. From the figures stated by the Senator, we seem to be...

Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (4 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Senator Gerard Craughwell be discharged from membership of the Committee of Selection and Senator Victor Boyhan be appointed in substitution for him.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022: Motion (4 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st April, 2022, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which, not...

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

Lisa Chambers: The ambassador is most welcome. I concur with the Cathaoirleach's remarks in that regard. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on third level funding and costs of going to college and places for Ukrainian students in Irish universities, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes,...

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all of the Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Horkan kicked off by welcoming the ambassador from the Netherlands to the House. The Senator also mentioned that 23 April to 27 April is Organ Donor Awareness Week. He stressed the importance of raising the issue of organ donation because it saves and improves numerous lives despite the tragedy that it flows...