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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the professors. I neglected at the outset to say we have received apologies from Senators Byrne and Wall who could not be here with us today and were anxious their apologies would be conveyed by me. All of my colleagues have asked questions at this point. I do not believe I have much further to add as all of the areas have been covered very well. We were keen to have the witnesses...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: We will make sure that point is reflected in our recommendations. Our plan is to issue our final report in early December. The evidence given today in answer to our questions will form a significant part of that report. It is important for us to consider what we need to keep an eye on in the coming months and years. On behalf of the committee, I extend our thanks-----

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: Be brief.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: That is no problem, Senator O'Reilly. On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for giving their time to us; it is much appreciated. We look forward to continued engagement over the coming weeks and months. We will, of course, forward a copy of the report to the witnesses when it is published in early December. The Committee for the Executive Office of the Northern Ireland...

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 (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: 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 (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed 90 minutes; No. 2, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Members for their contributions on the Order of Business. Senator Malcolm Byrne started the debate by raising the funding of higher education into the future and, in particular, the Cassells report. I have made a request for that debate to the Minister, Deputy Harris, at the earliest opportunity. I concur with the Senator's remarks about third level examinations and the clarity...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: They are not just doing secretarial work. They are doing research, drafting policy, helping with legislation and doing everything a parliamentary assistant does. They are doing even more because they are also doing the secretarial work. Their work is much larger, and that issue must be resolved. I look forward to the briefing being held by Ms Samantha Long and all those working on the...