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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I will respond to that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: In the first line, the word "condemns" is there. In the second line, the word "condemns" is there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: It also specifically references the 1,000 children the Senator mentions. That is in the updated motion. I appreciate it was circulated only very recently and not everybody would have had a chance to go through every line in the detail that we normally would. No one party or public representative has the moral high ground on this conflict. Everybody is deeply concerned and affected by what...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The horrific and barbaric scenes we witnessed, and that have been verified, cannot be simply brushed over. That is not to take from what has happened since then. All of it is equally horrifying. To try to bring some balance to the motion, the motion that was carefully drafted does reflect that. I take on board the comments made around the timing. There is an opportunity for debate today...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: In the past week there has been considerable discussion-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: -----with the group. I did speak to Senator Black in person.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Last night the motion went in. That was the end of the discussion because the motion was submitted. It is not reflective of the events of the past week to suggest that there was not discussion across the House because there was. I was party to that discussion. Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I think I have dealt with the points made and have responded with my own view. That is my view as it stands. Senator Byrne pointed to the fact that the war in Ukraine is still ongoing and that events in the Middle East have somewhat overshadowed that in the past ten days or so. It is important. He referenced the growing allegiance between Russia and China. The European Union has taken a...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Motion (18 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - unreservedly condemns the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday, 7th October 2023, indiscriminately and systematically targeting civilians, and resulting in over 1,400 deaths; - emphasises that the deliberate taking of hostages, including children and the elderly, is unconscionable and calls for their immediate and unconditional release; -...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 19 October 2023, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, statements on the final report of the independent scoping exercise into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell, to be taken at 7 p.m. and to conclude not later than...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Dooley kicked off the Order of Business by speaking about the University of Limerick and the lack of clarity regarding the appointment of a chancellor there. I might suggest that he table a Commencement matter on that. It is quite a specific question, and I do not have full details of the circumstances as to why that appointment has not been made. I take on board the Senator's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Everybody is very proud of the team and gutted for the players as well. It was a great game to watch. The result was disappointing but we have fantastic memories. This is a lovely note on which to end the Order of Business.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (17 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 18th October, 2023, shall adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday, 19th October, 2023, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken at 9 a.m.; (b) Standing Order 30 shall stand suspended; (c) There shall be no Order of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Control of Exports Bill 2023 [Dáil] – Committee Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 128, motion No. 8, regarding the disability allowance, to be taken at 2.30 p.m., with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; No. 2, Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who raised issues this morning. Senator Casey started today and spoke about the Transport Infrastructure Ireland report and the impact that a lack of progress on major road projects across the country is having. I believe the Senator said the report stated that this lack of progress could lead to an additional 77 deaths and more than 300 serious injuries. It has been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: It was very quiet and I think people missed the action. How to strike the right balance while ensuring both safety and openness is something for us to reflect on for the coming years. We do not have the answer just yet but everyone is doing their best to respond to the safety concerns that have been raised, which the Cathaoirleach has pointed out, and to ensure that staff in the Houses are...

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Israel and Palestine (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I propose that we have a minute's silence on behalf of Members of Seanad Éireann to acknowledge the loss of life in both Israel and Palestine and in Gaza over the weekend and the last couple of days. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families and communities of those bereaved, those who are seriously injured, and those dealing with the fall-out of the conflict that is still ongoing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: We will be coming back in then to talk about the actual statements-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Israel and Palestine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State. I will echo much of what was said by my colleague, Deputy Haughey. I listened to the Tánaiste speaking on "Morning Ireland" and "Ireland AM". He was asked about what is happening in the Middle East, which he recently visited. He made the very good point that there is a tendency to move on quickly from what happened on Saturday to talk about the current...