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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber. It has been a very interesting debate so far. It shows the breadth of views in this House. I believe that all views, for the most part, have been expressed reasonably and fairly, and are to be respected across all sides. There are many things that will not be said in the Chamber because cancel culture is real, as pointed out by Senator Mullen....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (1 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, to the Chamber and thank him for being here to issue the Minister's response. The Minister of State will be aware that hormonal replacement therapy, HRT, has seen somewhat of a resurgence and there has been a huge increase in demand in recent years. This is in large part due to a public information campaign run by the Government on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (1 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I note the achievements in women’s health under this Government that have been significant and transformative. We have come from a low base. We had a lot to do and have achieved a lot in recent years. I mentioned the menopause campaign. Of course, the women’s health lead in the ICGP was significant. I worked with the Minister...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I extend a big welcome to the students and teachers from Balla national school in County Mayo, which is my county. I hope they have a great visit. They have been to the Dáil Chamber already. The Cathaoirleach will be pleased to learn that they are heading to Croke Park next for a tour of the grounds.

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: They are having a great day on their visit to Dublin. I extend a warm welcome to the Georgian ambassador and congratulate him on Georgia's national day. I thank him for being in the Chamber with us today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Government commitments on offshore renewable energy, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Cummins spoke on search and rescue, as did Senator Craughwell, and on the awarding of the contract and the bases it will cover. It is an important service for the State. Senator O'Loughlin acknowledged and remembered Private Seán Rooney, as did Senator Clonan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Our thoughts are...

Seanad: Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of June, 2023 and ending on the 30th day of November, 2023.”

Seanad: Government Commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann supports the Government commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy referenced in the Policy Statement on the Framework for Phase Two Offshore Wind, approved by Government on 7th March, 2023, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 17th May, 2023.

Seanad: Government Commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State. This debate is very welcome. I am from County Mayo. I think there is great potential and opportunity off the west and north-west coasts.I can see the focus is on the east coast and the south for the time being. We are even seeing projects as far up as County Clare, as Senator Garvey detailed. Ultimately, however, when we look 20 years down the line, it will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Everybody is very welcome to the Chamber. The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 – Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn at 5 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Murphy spoke about the increasing numbers of motorcycle accidents and fatalities on the roads. It could be in the region of eight fatalities so far this year which is a significant number. It might certainly be an issue to raise as a Commencement matter with the Minister for Transport. Senator Murphy also commented on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, to be taken at 3 p.m. in accordance with the arrangements set out in the motion agreed by the House on Wednesday, 17 May 2023; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senators who contributed. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about the Newbridge community group, the public meeting held to discuss commuter issues and the group's disappointment over the NTA declining to attend. She also spoke about Irish Water, the inability to get answers where water quality was poor but not an immediate threat to public health, and how Irish citizens in those areas...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern is very welcome to the Chamber. It is a pleasure and a privilege for us to hear, in fascinating detail, his recounting of the lead-up to the Good Friday Agreement, the behind-the-scenes conversations and all of the detail which went into delivering what he delivered. It is important that we mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum, which took place...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I am sharing time with Senator Gallagher. The Minister is welcome to the House. It is an important day for a number of people who are watching and listening to this debate. I acknowledge Eve McDowell and Una Ring, who are observing proceedings from their home locations in counties Cork and Sligo. I thank the Minister for the acknowledgement in his opening remarks of the work done by Eva,...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

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

Lisa Chambers: I will raise an issue around the national development plan, NDP, and key projects in road infrastructure that are committed to by the three parties in Government. The NDP cannot be undermined by any one single member of Government or one party. I refer specifically to the N17 Knock to Collooney road which is due to be upgraded. It is a treacherous stretch of road. There are parts of that...