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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I assume the Deputy would like a response to the issue he raised. The point is that there is sometimes a particular individual interpretation of what co-operation is and what it looks like. It is the right of other Members to disagree with that. The Government would obviously disagree with that particular interpretation. I have no difficulty scheduling a defence debate in this House. I...

Seanad: Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 - back from Committee: Motion (12 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 30th June, 2023.”

Seanad: Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023 - back from Committee: Motion (12 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 30th June, 2023.”

Seanad: Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023 – back from Committee: Motion (12 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 23rd June, 2023.”

Seanad: Appointment of members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (12 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government, on 4th July, 2023, agreed to nominate Andrew Forde, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Colin Harvey, Eoin Ronayne, Noeline Blackwell and Dr. Salome Mbugua for appointment by the President as members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, recommends, pursuant to section 13(1)(b) of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission...

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

Lisa Chambers: For the information of Members, I will be moving a motion of sympathy for former Senator and Deputy Brendan Daly on the conclusion of the Order of Business. It is great to see Senator Norris in the Chamber this afternoon. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 13 July 2023, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members for their contributions. The father of the House, Senator David Norris, spoke first.He called for condemnation of the supply of cluster bombs by the United States to Ukraine in its war effort to defend its territory. Many Members will agree it is a really sad move in this war that those bombs are being sent. We know Russia is using those bombs as well but that does not...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann - - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Brendan Daly; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable contribution to Irish public life and for his dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 13th July, 2023, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Commencement matters shall be taken at 9.30 a.m. and up to six matters may be selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion; (b)...

Seanad: Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters: Motion (11 Jul 2023)

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: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following: - “Seanad Éireann resolves that the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 be deemed to be read a second time this day 12 months, to allow for time to further examine the issues raised in the Bill alongside ongoing work that underpins significant developments around a...

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a meeting of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands on Arranmore Island, County Donegal, without debate, to be taken on conclusion of Order of Business; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 – Report Stage Amendments and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator O’Loughlin spoke at the outset of the Order of Business and paid tribute to and congratulated the women’s football team and wished them well as they depart for the World Cup. There was a reception last night attended by many Members of both Houses with Vera Pauw and her team to wish them well. It is fantastic to see the team doing so well and they are great role models...

Seanad: Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of meeting of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands on Arranmore Island: Motion (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands may meet on Arranmore Island, County Donegal, on a date in 2023 to be decided by the Committee, in order to hear from community groups and populations on the Islands, first hand, on the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I also want to acknowledge Eve McDowell and Una Ring for the work they have done as campaigners, working with myself and others, including the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for most of the last two years. It has been a long road but we are nearly there. We had thought the Bill might conclude today but these amendments are there to enhance the legislation. As we have heard from the Minister,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Now.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I take the opportunity to commend Senator Malcolm Byrne on bringing forward the Bill and getting it to Committee Stage. We have had a lot of conversations around Seanad reform in the Chamber in this and previous terms. We all accept that the way the Seanad has been established and the fact that only graduates of certain universities have a vote needs to be...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I take the point on board. One of the amendments concerns the register of electors, so I was giving voice to this aspect. I can understand the Minister's point in the context of the amendment not being accepted but it was concerned with expanding the register of electors. The point I was making regarding the TCD panel is that when it was set up as it was, it made sense and there was a good...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion regarding the Orders of Reference of the Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating...