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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: If it is okay with Members, I will not go through everything in as much detail as usual as we have run over time considerably to accommodate people coming in on the last Order of Business before the recess. On the point raised by Senator Seery Kearney, I certainly would be in favour of a collective approach in this House to a weekly debate on that issue. What is going on is disgraceful....

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jul 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 sitting of the Seanad on 14th July, 2022: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 14th July, 2022, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Humanitarian Crisis Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Department of Foreign Affairs (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I am fortunate to be part of such a friendly and accommodating committee. I thank the members and Chairman. I listened to the Minister's contribution from my office. We are very proud to see the role Ireland has played in terms of our financial support and advocating for Ukraine's membership of the European Union. In that context, could the Minister hazard an attempt to give some sort...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I have some very quick questions. Food prices are going up across the European Union. What are we doing to alleviate pressures on our citizens? The second question relates to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP. I note in his opening comments, Mr. Scannell spoke quite favourably about CAP, which I would agree with. It is great to hear we have become self-sustaining in main areas. In...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I concur with the Order of Business outlined. I wish to raise three topics on the Order of Business. The budget next week will probably be the most important in my lifetime in terms of its gravity and impact on people's lives. We are expecting not only the ordinary budget but also a cost-of-living package. I am sure many people will have been speaking to local businesses across the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

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

Lisa Chambers: I concur with the Cathaoirleach's remarks and welcome the Speaker and our Maltese friends to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are most welcome here this morning. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Seventeenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion...

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

Lisa Chambers: Senator Ward congratulated Ms Justice Síofra O'Leary on her appointment as President of the ECHR. Senators O'Loughlin and Wall concurred with those remarks. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about the expanded timetable announced by the NTA, with 12 extra services to Newbridge. She also kindly mentioned Mayo, which is getting an extra service that has been sought for many years, namely, an...

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

Lisa Chambers: As I am an honorary member of the ONE, it holds a special place in my heart. Senator Keogan spoke about the need for a Covid inquiry and how a date was yet to be set. I suggest that a Commencement matter raised with the Minister for Health might be the route she should take to get a date for that. There is no fear of accountability in respect of Government action on Covid. We have fared...

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

Lisa Chambers: Senator Burke spoke about school transport and asked for the Minister for Education to attend the House for a debate. She will actually be in the Chamber at 6.30 p.m. for Fine Gael's Private Members' business. She also attended the education committee this morning. There are particular pinch points. Free school transport was signed off on by the three Government parties, Fianna Fáil,...

Seanad: Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That the Seventeenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the temporary amendment of Standing Order 16 and the adoption of new Standing Order 57A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 27th July, 2022, to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the reappointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act, 2015, approves the reappointment of Sara Moorhead, Geraldine Clarke, Shane...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski referred to challenges. What have been the greatest challenges in North Macedonia's journey so far?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Best wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Chair and Vice Chair. I thank Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski for being here this morning and for engaging with us. It is really appreciated. I listened to Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski's responses to Senator Keogan. I note some of the opposition within her own country that it is still facing. We are the most pro-European member state. We have had lots of opposition over the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The ambassador is most welcome to the Chamber. It was lovely to meet him. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion on the arrangements for the address to the Seanad by Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, on Wednesday, 5 October 2022, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Lombard welcomed yesterday's budget. We can all agree it was a significant budget, with a level of spending not surpassed by any previous budget. My view and that of my Government colleagues is we have delivered on the promises we made to look after the most vulnerable, to give a break to all families and households, and...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by the Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall, Lord Speaker: Motion (28 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, The Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 5th October, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and Other Matters: European Movement Ireland (28 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I was going to ask about participation, does the Chair want to go first? I will leave it-----