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Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I propose that we extend time to facilitate the remaining five Senators who wish to speak, with one minute each.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister's saying that a review board is to be set up. I commend Vice Admiral Mark Mellett on his flexibility in this regard. I agree with the Minister's position that it is not for politicians to award medals; it is for the military to do so. I think there is something special about the siege of Jadotville. That is why it has exercised us for so many years and why there is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I will ask brief questions on what other member states are doing. Is this engagement or conference focused on the easy issues or the difficult ones? The issues that often challenge us are migration, which Senator McDowell mentioned, and defence policy. Is the conference going to do the fluffy stuff that is nice to do and on which it is easy to get everyone's agreement or do the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I was told we had already started the conversation about defence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I will be parochial about this and focus solely on Ireland West Airport Knock. It is great that Mr. Joe Gilmore with us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: We are a proud people in Mayo, as the Chairman will be aware, and the airport is close to our hearts. It is one of the big issues that has arisen for me in recent months. Even this morning, I received a text message saying that we cannot let anything happen to our airport. There is a strong sense of ownership by the people of Mayo. The Chairman will be aware that seven local authorities...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Gilmore. His next job now should be to ensure that US President-elect, Joe Biden, flies into Ireland at Ireland West Airport Knock and his ancestral home. We would love to see that happening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: We do not mind as long as it is Mayo first. Thank you, Chairman, for your indulgence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I have four minutes and I am happy to share time with Senator Mullen, with two minutes each.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I commend Senators Byrne, Cassells and Casey for bringing the Bill forward. If nothing else it has facilitated debate and conversation around this topic. I am happy that we are discussing reform rather than abolition of the Seanad. That was the last big debate. I was utterly opposed to abolition because we offer an important check and balance on the work of Dáil Éireann. We...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow in the Dáil Chamber.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach for outlining just how special is Ireland West Airport Knock, known to us locally in Mayo as Knock Airport. It first opened its doors in 1985 with just three chartered flights to Rome. Since then it has grown to become Ireland's fourth busiest airport after Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports. In 2019 more than 800,000 passengers passed through its doors. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: The funding that has been available to date is welcome but not sufficient. My concern is that while budgets are being made available to regional airports, we are all looking to get money from the same pot and that the pot is not infinite. There needs to be a direct commitment for Ireland West Airport Knock to meet the losses it has suffered this year. Let us be very clear, the airport is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 26, motion 6, postponed division on the amendment to the motion on biodiversity, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 26, motion 6, without debate; No. 2, third report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I accept the amendments proposed by Senator McDowell and Senator O'Loughlin to the Order of Business. Senator Doherty raised the issue of Aer Lingus workers. It is a failing of our system that over 2,000 applicants have yet to be responded to by the Department. The Department is there to serve the citizens and the people. I will certainly raise it with the Department that it expedite its...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Yes, he is known for that. He is an incredibly affable, friendly individual with great charisma and energy. I hope to see him in the White House in the near future. He has shown the grace and leadership qualities that we would like to see in the White House in terms of how he has handled recent comments by the current President. Senator Burke raised the issue of Taiwan and its exclusion...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad on its rising on Friday, 6th November, 2020, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 10th November, 2020 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 10.30 a.m. in the Dáil Chamber; (b) Commencement matters shall be taken at 1.30...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives from the European Parliament (4 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Chairman and I thank the witnesses for joining us. It is great to be able to engage with our MEPs. One of the reasons we sought this engagement is that we are in our infancy and are just starting out as a committee in this term. We felt it was important to get the views of our MEPs on key issues being debated at EU level, namely, migration, the rule of law and the future of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Response to Covid-19: Discussion (28 Oct 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank both witnesses for their presentations and for coming before the committee. I wish to touch on just three issues. The first is the relaxation of state aid rules, which has been a topic of conversation here over many years in the context of the restrictions state aid places on the Government in supporting industry. For how long do the witnesses see this relaxation being in place,...