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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I have some questions. The witnesses have answered quite extensively on what the plan is for beyond the 12 month period. I was going to ask a similar question to Senator Dooley's. To pick up on what Mr. O'Connor said about the basis being there for total continuity, perhaps we do not want total continuity. Perhaps we want a slightly reworked system. Heretofore, we have been bound by the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses for being with us this afternoon. We are finished right on the button, which is great. I thank the witnesses for their engagement and we look forward to further engagement with them on those issues. We will now go into private session.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: We are back in public session for the second part of the meeting. I must outline the issue of privilege again for the witnesses. I remind witnesses that the evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. However, witnesses who are to give evidence from a...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Regan for his opening statement. It made for quite sobering listening, and particularly the last part. I will now ask PDFORRA for its opening statement.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Absolutely. We would be delighted to hear from Mr. Bright.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Bright. He provided an important context. It is important that we focus on the people who are affected, as opposed to always taking the more high-level policy approach. His remarks are very welcome. I thank the witnesses for their opening statements. We will now open up the floor to members of the committee for questions. I wish to advise Mr. Quigley and Mr. Bright that...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Does Mr. Regan wish to comment?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Quigley. Does Mr. Bright wish to add anything to that?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses. I have a couple of questions, since I think all the members have spoken at this stage. It is nice to hear praise for Catherine Donohoe going in both directions at both sessions. There seems to be a good relationship between the hospitals, PDFORRA and the health service, which is good because that benefits the patient. Mr. Bright is right that if we were to discuss...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Does Mr. Bright want to add anything?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: That brings to a conclusion all the members who have asked to contribute to this afternoon's debate. On behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Regan, Mr. Bright and Mr. Quigley for their time this afternoon. It has been an excellent exchange of views and we have got a good feel for how the directive was working, what needs to be put in place to maintain the service provided to PDFORRA...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I join the Cathaoirleach in celebrating the Greek independence day and commend him on his international approach to being Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. He has touched many countries and friends of Ireland in that role. I support the Order of Business and there are two matters I want to raise. The first is to put on the record of the House for consideration and reflection by Members Turkey's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I agree. I use the word "abhorrent" in describing those actions and the EU must take a much stronger stance. Words and platitudes will not suffice in this regard. A second matter is one which we have grappled with in this Chamber since returning for this term. It is the strategy of living with Covid-19 and what we hope is the imminent lifting of some restrictions after 5 April. It would...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Select Committee (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are switched off. I ask them to mute their devices until they are contributing. I welcome everyone to the meeting. We have correspondence from the chairperson of the Northern Ireland Assembly committee for the Executive office, acknowledging our participation in a meeting with it on 11 March 2021. We also have the official report from...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The agenda for today's meeting covers the impact of Brexit on the business sector, on all-island trade and on trade between Ireland and the United Kingdom. I will set out the initial caution for our witnesses. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. McDonnell for his opening statement on behalf of ISME. He has highlighted some key issues that the committee has previously come across in engagements with other stakeholders, including the road haulage sector. The customs and Revenue issue has arisen previously. We will now open a question-and-answer session. Members can indicate on their screens when they would like to...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Yes. I hope Senator O'Reilly does not mind if I ask a follow-up question. I am a bit gobsmacked to hear that. It seems so illogical.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The committee is working towards preparing its interim report before summer. We want to make practical suggestions to the Government. We will be directing our views towards Revenue, for one, because it has come up previously. Has Mr. Roche received a response from Revenue on this? Is there a solution in the pipeline or is Revenue simply saying that this is how things will work now? What...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Roche. We will make a note of that issue for our report and try to raise the matter for him. The next speaker is Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Business Sector (22 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Roche and I invite Mr. Nelson to respond.