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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I raise the protest that will take place outside the convention centre from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. with the mica and pyrite groups from Donegal, Mayo and along the western seaboard. It is an extremely serious situation. It is positive we have a scheme up and running but there are challenges and difficulties with the scheme. It only allows for 90% redress of the cost of replacing the home...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I very much welcome the Bill. We have engaged extensively with local authority representative groups, the Association of Irish Local Government, AILG, and the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA, and with local authority members in the Fianna Fáil party over many months on this issue.That this change is coming about is testament to the Minister, his Department and all of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to raise a number of issues. Once again, I will raise that relating to restrictions at our maternity hospitals. I am sure many people will have listened to the harrowing recounting of events by a man named John on Newstalk, who tweeted the previous day that his wife had suffered a miscarriage. My condolences go out to them and their family. John was stopped at the door of the...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I will share time with Senator Gallagher and we will have three minutes each.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I will be taking a slightly a different tone from that taken by the previous speaker in that I am excited to be in the Seanad as a member of the Oireachtas and of a Government party that is bringing through the climate Bill. It is an exciting moment. It is a game changer and a pivotal point for Ireland as we continue on our climate action journey. I listened with intent in particular to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I am joining my colleagues, Senators Blaney and Dooley, to represent the people of Mayo, Donegal and Clare on the ongoing issue of pyrite and mica, which has affected the homes of thousands of people in the west and north west. I am here specifically representing the people of County Mayo. This issue mainly affects north Mayo, specifically Belmullet, Killala, Ballina and areas in between....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Acting Chairperson. I concur with what Senator Blaney said. We welcome that some progress is being made and that all avenues are being explored. Contributions from industry are crucial because, ultimately, it has a role to play. I urge the Minister of State to ensure that the process is concluded as quickly as possible. Homeowners have been fighting for many years and people...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Select Committee (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome everyone to the meeting. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off and to mute their devices unless contributing to the meeting. We have correspondence to consider. There is a submission to the committee from Chris MacManus, MEP, dated 4 June 2021; a submission regarding EU support to assist Ireland in dealing with the challenge of Brexit from Grace...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The agenda for today's meeting is the ongoing implementation of the trade and co-operation agreement between the EU and the UK, issues surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol and European Union support to assist Ireland in dealing with the challenges of Brexit. We welcome Barry Andrews, MEP, Ciaran Cuffe, MEP, and Colm Markey, MEP. Maria Walsh, MEP, is running slightly late and she will...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome Maria Walsh MEP to the meeting. We will now turn to Ciarán Cuffe MEP for his opening remarks.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Markey. I should have congratulated him on his appointment to the European Parliament. He has come in at an interesting time, particularly as a Border representative. It is great to have him at the meeting.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms Walsh and I also thank Mr. Markey, Mr. Cuffe and Mr. Andrews for their opening remarks and statements. I will go back to our members for questions now. I propose to take two members at a time because that may assist in giving everyone a chance to contribute. I ask members to bear in mind that Mr. Cuffe has to leave at 1.30 p.m. so if any member needs to put a question to him,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Senator Lombard. All members who indicated have contributed. I will ask a question and then go to our guests in reverse order, with Ms Walsh responding first this time, followed by Mr. Markey and Mr. Andrews. As with Ms Walsh, all of my questions have been. There is one area of particular interest to me that I will focus on because it does not get attention, as Mr. Andrews noted....

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Brexit Issues: Discussion (8 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Andrews. He brings to an end all our questions back and forth. On behalf of the committee, I thank the MEPs who attended this afternoon. It has been great to have the engagement. The sentiment echoed right around the virtual room is that, on both sides, we welcome the engagement and would like to see more of it. It helps us better understand what the European Parliament is...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Select Committee (14 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I remind members to make sure their mobile phones are switched off and their devices are muted unless they are contributing to the meeting. Apologies have been received from Senator Flynn. We have no correspondence to consider today. I propose we adopt the draft minutes of our meeting on 8 June with the Irish MEPs. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: There are two items on the agenda for today's meeting and each will be subject to discussion for one hour. Session one will take place between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and session two will take place between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. I wish to advise that witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: While we are resolving technical issues with Senator Joe O'Reilly, I call Senator Currie, who is joining the meeting today as a guest member.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senator for his wise words and it is good that he referred to the impact on the citizen, and people. Everyone who had indicated a wish to contribute has done so and we are fast approaching the hour. I will make a couple of remarks and then the three witnesses can make closing comments. As was mentioned by Senator Gallagher, we are coming towards producing our interim report,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Lavelle and complement him on his backdrop. It is a great display of a selection of whiskeys. It shows the wealth of talent in distilling in the country.