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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Dooley spoke about the "Prime Time" report on AIB and the mortgage issue. We did not name the individual who was mentioned in that report but people will be aware of the sports personality involved. I concur with the Senator’s remarks. Over many years, many families, individuals and homeowners were put under...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2))(Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (21 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2))(Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 7th February, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b),...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to raise once again the issue of the western rail corridor and the all-island strategic rail review that has been sitting in draft form on the desk of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, but has not yet been published. When I raised this matter a number of weeks ago, I was told by the Minister that he was not in a position to publish the document. He said that because it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I appreciate the Minister of State listening to the comments I made and responding to them because perhaps that was not information he would have been in a position to give. The Minister of State's response reads, "After the necessary approvals have been secured, the Department of Transport will publish the report." Can he please tell me what necessary approvals are required for the report...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 3.15 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Private Members’ business, Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 3, statements on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Kyne spoke once again about Inland Fisheries Ireland. He was supported by Senator Boyhan in calling for statements. I have made a request to the Minister to come to the House to speak on the issue. That request has not been acceded to as of yet, but I will continue to work with Senators Kyne and Boyhan in order to try to get statements or answers from the Minister. Perhaps a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Gavan also requested a debate on workers’ rights and we will certainly request that debate as well. Senator Craughwell spoke this about Jadotville and made the call again for an independent medals board to be established for those who were serving in that area. Senators Murphy and Carrigy both wanted to put on the record, as did Senator Ó Donnghaile yesterday, well...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: It is a significant length of service and well done to him. I am sure his community will miss as their public representative. Senator Murphy has also welcomed this morning the opening of the eight-bed hospice unit in Roscommon where he also acknowledged the fantastic work of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. With all of the fundraising, it was the people on the ground who paid for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: -----which I believe is her own alma mater. It is lovely to have and see them here and to see the children up representing their school. I am delighted that they will be getting a new school building. Some 27 years is a long time to campaign.There has been a lot of investment in education in recent years in terms of school buildings. We are catching up. Our children deserve the best of...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: How long do we get to speak for normally?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I am happy to share with Senator Seery Kearney at three minutes each.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I am happy to share time with Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I am happy to support this Bill as tabled by Senator Martin and of course reiterate the support of my party, Fianna Fáil, for the Bill.The legislation is very appropriate. We have a relatively new criminal offence of coercive control on the Statute Book and the law in terms of protection of victims in terms of the core process has not yet caught up. This Bill is trying to bridge that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy (Resumed): Regional Airports (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I am not a member of the committee. I appreciate the Acting Chair facilitating my contribution. Ireland West Airport Knock is my local airport. Mr. Gilmore and his team there have been doing a fantastic job. I commend and congratulate the team on securing the Heathrow route. There is great excitement about it. It opens up so many possibilities not just for Mayo but for the entire region...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: There is nothing in the Order of Business that would lend itself to St. Valentine's Day. In that context, it is quite ordinary. The Order of Business is No. 1, Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuel Functions Bill 2023 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Communications Regulation and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Kyne raised the issue, once again, of Inland Fisheries Ireland. I share the Senator's concerns. He has been quite consistent, in this Chamber, in advocating for the public interest and issues that he sees as being quite serious with regard to how the organisation is being run. He has consistently asked very reasonable...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Horkan put on the record of the House his sympathies on the death of Niamh Bhreathnach as he was unable to be here last week. He also extended his support to the people of New Zealand who have declared a national emergency because of the floods there. Senator Joe O'Reilly commended Senator Ruane on her TV appearances. I concur with his remarks in that regard. Senator Ruane is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Castlebar, Westport and Ballina miss their town councils. I notice the loss of representation and the focus on the town centre. Senator McGahon made a good point that some of the larger urban centres that do not have a town council would benefit from having extra representation and focus on their area. We will schedule that debate at the earliest opportunity. I will leave aside the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 2 February 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on child and adolescent mental health services, 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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. I extend a happy St. Brigid's Day to all Members. Pretty much every Member who spoke this morning acknowledged the day. This is the first year that we will have our new bank holiday, which is great. It is one of the positive things following the pandemic that we were able to do for our citizens, to get that extra day off...