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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...changes in breast tissue, the obvious signs and when to seek help. Obviously, we still have a way to go with tackling cancer. We have the fantastic BreastCheck screening programme that commences examining people at the age of 50. There is an idea to lower the age at which the screening programme commences because 25% of women develop breast cancer when they are under the age of 50. So...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...a pay increase. It is long overdue. If these workers did not do the work that they did, there would not be disability services in most parts of the country. I hope that our Government colleagues examine this matter seriously and address it without further delay.

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

Lisa Chambers: ...will be published. It is important to know because it has an impact on the Central Applications Office offers for college and students starting college. The delay is because there have been a number of re-sits of the examinations because of Covid, in addition to other reasons. I am aware that the office of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, is working very hard to resolve the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...under the Minister for Education. We can see her experience as a teacher coming through in her fantastic work in her role as Minister. However, I take on board the Senator's comments regarding examination results and linking in with colleges and the impact of Covid-19. We did not have this issue previously so it is a new one to deal with. At the centre of it all, of course, should be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...will concur with his remarks on the digital leaving certificate papers but also the particular story around a young person with a disability who is blind but was asked to read a picture in an oral examination. The Senator was correct to suggest that there was a lack of cop-on in that situation. The Department of Education needs to be updated on how it deals and assist people with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...is right to say there is no LGBTQI without the "T". It is a very succinct way of putting it for that community. Senator Paul Daly spoke about students who are taking their oral and practical examinations. It is very good to point out that, for many students, it is their first State examination. It is a nerve-wracking experience. It is very well for all of us who have been through it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...the teachers and the students well in bringing these reforms through over the next years. It is of particular note that we will no longer have such a pressurised and sole focus on one final set of examinations, which benefits students who are particularly adept at rote learning as opposed to actually focusing on knowledge and education. More focus on learning throughout the two years of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: .... She also spoke about the citizens' assembly on education and rightly pointed out that the pandemic has really thrown open the debate on how we want to conduct our education system, particularly in respect of examinations. She said that the public would welcome a conversation and national dialogue on the future of education in Ireland and I agree with her. Senator Warfield spoke about...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...have no doubt the Minister played a key role in bringing about that change of mindset in her Department. I also have no doubt that recent tragic events have prompted that period of reflection. That has allowed us to examine our laws and the need to modernise and update them to protect women further. It is also welcome that we are finally following the example set in other jurisdictions....

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...case, there were references to the victim's past sexual history, what she was wearing on the night and what underwear she was wearing. That is completely irrelevant in my view. The purpose of that type of cross-examination is to tear the victim to shreds, discredit their character and undermine them as a person, and to try to speak directly to the jury and tell them they cannot believe...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...made a call to those in the north west, in particular, in counties Donegal, Tyrone and Derry, to engage with the railway strategic review. Connection on the island is most important. The review will examine other rail connections throughout the country and the western rail corridor will be part of that. Senator Ahearn welcomed the €15 million in funding announced by the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...and, in particular, the Cassells report. I have made a request for that debate to the Minister, Deputy Harris, at the earliest opportunity. I concur with the Senator's remarks about third level examinations and the clarity regarding what institutions are doing for their students in that regard. That clarity is certainly needed as quickly as possible. With regard to the CE supervisors,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...Attorney General advised in the last term that there had to be a tendering process. I accept that may not be the answer the Senators want to hear but that is what I have been informed of. There was an examination of whether the status quocould be maintained. I have been contacted by my local employment service so I know it is a really important issue for those working in the service,...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...is a traumatic experience for the victim that re-traumatises them. It is crucial to ensure that separate legal representation is there to support the victim particularly when they are being questioned and cross-examined about their previous sexual history. I have been clear on why that should not be allowed in a rape trial but it is there; giving victims separate legal representation to...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...the big omission that the report also recommended having a stalking offence, which did not happen, is misleading. That should have been referred to. The Minister of State said that court reports were examined and it was found that stalking was being successfully prosecuted. Examined by who? Who decides what successful prosecution looks like? I gave two examples today of two victims of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...using credit cards or other forms of credit to pay for the cost of going back to school, which is a significant problem that we need to address. Some schools do book rental schemes and others do not. The Minister for Education must examine the situation. Schools should be encouraged to a point, and then they should be asked to implement book rental schemes because that would ease the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...and for rectifying those plans, which are clearly not what they should be. Senator Joe O'Reilly joined the calls for a ban on gambling advertisements. He also raised the issue of leaving certificate examination reform. I note his comment that he is broadly supportive of the current leaving certificate system, but wants the inclusion of sport, music, drama, social issues and environmental...

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...reaches his or her full development and potential. Above all, the State must protect the rights of the child. That did not happen in this case. I know the Taoiseach believes this issue merits a full examination and will consult the Ministers for Health and Education. A multidisciplinary team involving the whole of government will be established to respond to this matter. We need to...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Lisa Chambers: .... They were made to work for little or no remuneration and had their children taken from them. They were mistreated every minute they were there. This report is a start, but it needs to be re-examined. I support the call for an independent review of the report. At the end of the day the lesson is that we must listen to survivors and their families. It is their views that matter, not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (17 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: ...associations have put it eloquently when they describe this as a once in a generation body of work. The Commission on the Defence Forces is very welcome. It gives us the opportunity to examine all aspects of the Defence Forces, not just pay and conditions, which will form an integral part of the work, but also how we operate our Defence Forces and how we can make them more effective and...