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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Trade and Co-operation Agreement, Northern Ireland Protocol, and EU-UK Relationships post Brexit: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jun 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Commissioner for her very sensible suggestion. I agree with her suggestion and I am sure that the committee members also agree. On behalf of the committee, I thank the Commissioner for giving of her time and engaging with the committee. Today is the last day that we will hear from witnesses in a public session. The draft report will be forwarded to committee members very...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to speak in favour of both amendments, Nos. 1 and 92. We are at a critical time of change for agriculture. This Bill is coming through the House as the Common Agricultural Policy negotiations are coming to an end. The new CAP policy will mean significant changes for farmers. Pillar 1 payments will now have a direct link to an eco scheme for 25%, which has not happened previously....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome and agree to the Order of Business. I wish to raise the issue of dementia and Alzheimer's day care centres across the country. It was brought to my attention recently that very few of these centres have reopened. The person who spoke to me wisely put it that we spend a lot of time talking about pubs, bars and restaurants and very little time talking about the essential services...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 9 July, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 - all Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 12.45 p.m. by...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin raised the orphan drugs Bill that is being launched today by Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan. I pay tribute to former Deputy John Brassill, who initiated this Bill in the previous term. We are now bringing it back again. It is important that we deal with the issue of drugs that combat and treat rare diseases....

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (6 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Tuesday, 6th July, 2021, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 9th July, 2021, in the Dáil Chamber, and unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to move No. 18 before No. 1 on the Order Paper. I wish to bring the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021 to the House today. I have been working on this Bill for the past number of months with Eve McDowell, Una Ring and Catherine O'Sullivan from Stalking Ireland. Ms McDowell and Ms Ring bravely spoke about...

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The scheme has been most important.

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I was saying something before I was interrupted. I agree that every Member has a mandate, an entitlement and a right to speak on any section of legislation. I am not sure the Senator would follow the rules that she is setting out. Certainly, it is not her place to set rules for others. The EWSS has been important. I appreciate that it cannot be open-ended and there has to be a finishing...

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I will briefly respond to some of the comments.

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Perhaps I was a little long-winded. The employment wage subsidy scheme is important. Many people in the county I live in rely on it. This is my only opportunity to speak about it before the recess. On the other matter that Senators have mentioned, I am not in favour of that tax exemption at all but to suggest that by having spoken on another section I was somehow preventing others...

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Last week I brought the attention of the House to the recently published PwC report which made the case for extending the VAT rate of 9% for hospitality up to the end of 2023. Has the Minister of State had the opportunity to read the report? Why did the Government select August 2022 as the end date? Would it consider extending the lower rate to the end of 2023 as recommended by the report?...

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

Lisa Chambers: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, to move No. 18 before No. 71, motion 7 on the Order Paper. I concur with the Cathaoirleach's remarks in regard to the passing of former Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Teachta Dála, Dr. Seán McCarthy. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and community and I wish them...

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

Lisa Chambers: Yes.

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

Lisa Chambers: That was significant latitude.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: First Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a specific offence of stalking characterised by repeated, unwanted behaviour that occurs as a result of fixation or obsession and causes alarm, distress or harm to the victim and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: First Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Next Monday.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister to the House to address this important issue. I note that the House is exclusively occupied by women here to speak on this issue. It shows the importance of this subject to female legislators, policymakers and Members of this House. It also demonstrates the importance of showing our solidarity with the women and families affected by the terrible tragedy that is the...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Very good.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Now.