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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3.45 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall in relation to amendments include only those set down or accepted by the Government; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. Senator Buttimer started this morning by speaking about this month being Pride month and the Senator referred specifically to the recent controversy around Dublin Pride and RTÉ. I share the Senator's concern that Pride has pulled away from RTÉ. It is regrettable that this parting of ways has happened. I would...

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I suggest that the Senator asks his questions.

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank my colleague, Senator Ardagh, for sharing her time. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and welcome this opportunity to have a conversation on the cost of living. There are some aspects of the motion that merit discussion and consideration. I am not sure that reducing income tax is the best way to achieve a reduction in childcare costs or medical bills.If we reduce income tax at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Conway kicked off discussions and he spoke about some of the briefing he attended yesterday. In particular, he referred to the briefing held by the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, INTO. I think many Members of this House attended it to hear some of its requests which, from my perspective, were very reasonable. It...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It is all part of the debate to come, when we will discuss that further. Senator Buttimer concurred with the request for the debate. We will request it. I note his comments as well in support of what Senator Mullen said. I understand from the Cathaoirleach that it will be an item for discussion on the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight's agenda at some point, to get...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I take on board the Senator's comment about a debate with the Minister for Education. I am not sure that will be possible for next week as the schedule has already been sent to his group's leader and the Whip for discussion and sign-off by today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: With respect to the Minister and her significant workload, she has done a great deal of work in terms of grant funding and supports for school extensions. Every village, town and county has seen the benefits of education spending in the last two years. There is unprecedented spending in education. In terms of leaving certificate reform, the reforms that are taking place are long overdue so...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 21st, 22nd and 23rd June, 2022: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, 21st June, 2022, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken at 12...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wind Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the Chamber. We are entering a quite exciting renewables phase. The technology is advancing and the opportunity to generate renewable electricity, particularly off the west coast, is evident to everybody. In recent weeks, the Taoiseach referred to the cost-of-living crisis, particularly the energy crisis we now face, and acknowledged...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wind Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State for his response. There is some positive stuff in it, but it appears to be lacking in terms of the level of ambition we would like to see for the west of Ireland. I understand the technology is slightly different and is not as easy to install floating, as opposed to fixed bottom, turbines, but the Minister of State acknowledged in his reply that the wind...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion in regard to the National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2022 to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. The first contributor was Senator Kyne, who alerted Members to the Galway hydrogen hub public consultation taking place on Thursday and Friday next in Galway. The Senator spoke about the need for a hydrogen strategy, with which I would agree, and referenced the view of the hub that offshore wind would be needed. The...

Seanad: National Archives Act 1986: Motion (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: National Archives Act 1986 (Section 1(2)(d)) Order 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 8th June, 2022.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and extend a warm welcome to our distinguished visitors, namely, Joe and Frances, the ambassador and Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, instruction to committee, to be taken on completion of the Order of Business...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Kyne welcomed today's announcement from the Department of Social Protection and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, of significant reforms to CE, Tús and RSS schemes. These reforms also were welcomed by Senators Murphy, Buttimer, Maria Byrne and Dolan. There is widespread support for those changes. As many Members...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: If that is happening, it needs to be communicated to the principal and, if that is not successful, it should go straight to the Minister's office because that should be dealt with. While I am sure it is only a small number, shame on any teacher who would do that, or that any child would be left at the back of the classroom and not treated the same as every other child in the school. I note...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It is unlikely to happen before the summer. We are at the mercy of Minister's office to try to get a date from him or from the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. We will try to get that as early as possible. Senator Boyhan spoke this morning about the Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland, SEEFA, and the briefing that was organised by Deputy Jackie Cahill this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: There is no evidence to suggest that is the case, and others would disagree with the Senator. We will not rehash the debate. My point is that making abortion illegal does not stop abortions happening and that there is a reason we make them legal, namely, that it makes them safer and that we know that women need access to that care for a variety of reasons. What we have not done in this...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in relation to the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, that the Committee has the power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of- (i) amending the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 to make provision...