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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice entitled Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault, to be taken at 1 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the contribution of the proposer of the motion shall not exceed five...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all of the Members who contributed on the Order of Business this morning. Senator Malcolm Byrne kicked off the debate this morning. He spoke about the work the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU has been doing to build trust between the EU and the UK and between Ireland and the UK throughout the Brexit process. It is incumbent on all of us to...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Justice entitled 'Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault', copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 11th June, 2021." I welcome Deputy Lawless who is the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and thank him for giving of his time. I thank...

Seanad: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. It is a timely debate while this issue continues to move on and change all of the time. The Minister has very correctly pointed to the engagement we have recently had at the Seanad Brexit committee with Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefovi on Monday of this week. It was a very interesting debate and exchange of views between members of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank my colleague, Senator Gallagher, for bringing this Bill to the House. I know he has been working on it for a number of years and that it has been amended and improved a number of times. I will speak to the section. Throughout the past year and a half of the pandemic, we have found a new appreciation for and understanding of the invaluable work our front-line workers do and how much...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I so do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader of the House. I raise the ongoing issue at the Belarusian-Polish border and reports that, on Monday, a young Syrian man was buried who had died in October because of the situation there. The situation is escalating. New sanctions have been imposed on the Lukashenko regime, those linked with that regime and those who are actively...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I ask members to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off. Apologies have been received from Senators Flynn and O'Reilly. The meeting this afternoon is the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. I welcome you all to today's meeting with European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefovi. We have no...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Thank you very much, Commissioner. You have delivered a very strong and clear message on the position the EU has adopted under your leadership in terms of these negotiations. We share your concern around the rhetoric and actions of the UK, and we feel very much to the fore in terms of the negative impact of those actions. Thank you for your work and engagement, particularly on Northern...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Commissioner. Three members remain and time is running out, so I ask members to be as brief as possible with their questions. I call Senator Erin McGreehan.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Commissioner, I am very conscious that we are almost out of time. I will ask my questions now and allow you to answer all of them together. Fisheries and our fishing communities is the one area where there is still a lot of upset in Ireland. The piece of the Brexit adjustment reserve fund that we are getting is significant, and we appreciate that. It will go a long way towards assisting...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Northern Ireland Protocol and Ongoing Implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Maroš Šefovi (15 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: On behalf of the committee, I extend our thanks to the Vice-President of the Commission, Mr. Maroš Šefovi, for taking time this afternoon to engage with our committee. Commissioner, it was a very informative and interesting engagement. We very much appreciate your time this afternoon. There is no other business. The next meeting of the committee will be with the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I join the Cathaoirleach in his words of sympathy and condolence to the Currie family, our colleague, Emer, all of his community and his colleagues and friends in the SDLP, Fine Gael and the Parliaments on this island. He led an extremely interesting life and made a significant contribution to public life. He has left a fantastic legacy. May he rest in peace. The Order of Business today...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Given that every colleague who contributed paid their respects and expressed sympathy to the Currie family on the passing of Austin Currie, I propose that have a minute's silence to honour his passing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank everybody for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Daly started by raising the issue of the Passport Office and the continuing backlog while acknowledging that some improvements have been made with the direct line but also highlighting the ridiculous situation that a person was posted their passport when it was not possible to reach them. Generally when people come...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Sinn Féin group for introducing this legislation and giving us an opportunity to discuss the issue. I commend Together For Safety on its work in putting this legislation together, bringing the issue to the floor of the House and making sure that we do not forget our obligations as legislators to deal with it. Senator Clifford-Lee mentioned our recent trip to Poland on...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: That is the wrong place to go. This is just my opinion and I appreciate that others will disagree. This is an important matter. I know from speaking to the Minister about it numerous times that he is fully committed to delivering the legislation. I hope I am not taking liberties, but I believe we were under the impression that the legislation was further along before he took office. That...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: -----and the Department has been extremely busy, but that is not to say that there is not full support for the legislation. It is in the process of being drafted, which is important. The situation would be very different if the legislation was not being advanced, but the Government is committed to doing so and will do it. That is important. Ultimately, it does not matter how we get there...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Defence (Amendment) Bill 2021 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2 Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. or 15 minutes after the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is later, to conclude at 3.30 p.m. with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business this morning for their comments. Senator Dooley started the day by bringing up the issue of the Doolin Coast Guard, which has been brought up by a number of colleagues this morning, including Senators Garvey, Conway and others. I join with colleagues in sharing their frustration and concern over the standing down of that very busy...