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Seanad: EU Directive: Motion (11 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Health Act 1970: Motion (11 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Health Act 1970 (Section 45(3)) (Classes of Persons) Regulations 2024, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 16th May, 2024, in accordance with Section 45(4) of the Health Act 1970.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed today. Understandably, the main topic of debate was the elections, which I think have been exhausting for everybody, whether you are contesting or supporting candidates, and even being in the count centres until the early hours for the past few nights to watch it in action. It is a fascinating exercise to watch and see the scale of it, particularly the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, address to Seanad Éireann by Mrs. Mary Robinson, former President, to be taken at 1 p.m. in accordance with the arrangements agreed by the House on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, and No. 2, Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and everyone who contributed to the Order of Business today. The first contributor was Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and she spoke about the ongoing count that is still taking place in Kildare. They are on recount number four I believe. I commend the staff as it is a difficult job and I imagine looking at the same ballot papers four times over is challenging. We wish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: It is a mammoth task but it is fantastic to watch democracy literally in action and to see what is happening. I concur with the Senator's remarks in terms of wishing those still in the mix well and those who have been elected. I take on board the points the Senator has made in relation to the National Advocacy Service and Citizens Information and the important role that it performs. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: There are other ways, and the bar code was in another country that she visited for election monitoring, of dealing with it. Even for the European count in Midlands-North-West, there was something like 20,000 spoiled ballots. Many of those were not filled in, and that is a different body of work but certainly, not stamping a ballot paper is something we can address. There has to be a...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President Mary Robinson (12 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I am sharing time with Senator O'Loughlin, three minutes each. The former President Mary Robinson is most welcome to the Chamber. It is fantastic to have a fellow Mayo woman address us today. I am proud as a Senator to have an opportunity to respond to her address in a Chamber where she once served before going on to become Ireland's first female President. We often hear the phrase "you...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 3:45 p. m. and to conclude after 90 minutes if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and all Senators for their contributions this afternoon. I note he has left us but I welcome the Slovenian ambassador as well. He was in the Chamber with us earlier, and I wish them well on their national day. The first to speak today was Senator Shane Cassells. I acknowledge that most Senators acknowledged the sad passing of Micheál Ó...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion by 4 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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. The first to speak today was Senator Clifford-Lee who again raised the issue of Natasha O’Brien's case that was spoken about by almost every Member yesterday as well. I concur with her remarks on the incredible bravery and leadership Natasha has shown in not just advocating for herself but for women and other victims...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Funding of Development Sector and its Role in International Development: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. It has been quite sobering to listen to the facts they have presented. I thank them also for the work they do in advocating for the most vulnerable across the world. The work they do is really important and it is important we hear the reality on the ground as to what they are dealing with on the front line. The witnesses all made very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Funding of Development Sector and its Role in International Development: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: It is very nice to hear positive commentary around Ireland and the development aid we contribute. I agree that the Irish people want to continue in that vein and to see that replicated at an EU level. The EU looking internally at its own challenges was mentioned. The obvious challenge is around migration but also the war in Ukraine and the level of EU budget that is demanding. Looking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Funding of Development Sector and its Role in International Development: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I understand that. The intention is always good but sometimes the pressures put on decision-makers are not always acknowledged and the context of why those decisions are taken. Human nature is that EU citizens will want to make sure that internal issues are dealt with as a first priority. That will be the way for most citizens. It was interesting what Ms Wigens, I think, said about the EU...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I also welcome our visitors. The Order of Business today is No. 1., Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I also thank Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. The first Senator to speak was Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, who again raised the case of Bláthnaid Raleigh who this morning spoke again on Radio One. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about how moved she was by the young woman's interview this morning and that it would be a good interview for...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 - Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 11.45 a.m.; and No. 2, Private Members' Business, Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021 - Report and Final Stages to be taken at 12 noon or on the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the later.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin congratulated the Irish National Stud and Gardens in County Kildare on being named one of the top 10% of attractions in the world by Tripadvisor. It is a fantastic accolade for the stud. I have no doubt it will attract increasing numbers of visitors over the summer and beyond. Well done to those involved....