Results 5,101-5,120 of 9,163 for speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (8 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The gteicnetwork of digital hubs, dotted both along the western seaboard and inland in Ireland's Gaeltacht areas, are providing a new working lifeline to people who have been thrust headlong into remote working by the COVID-19 pandemic. In their provision of high speed broadband and creative working environments, the gteichub is supporting workers and businesses in dealing with the unusual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Island Communities (8 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: My Department holds 26 contracts with ferry, bus, air and cargo operators to ensure that the offshore islands have reliable, year round, cargo ferry and air services. These services provide life line support for the island populations in terms of providing mainland access while also supporting local economies through the tourism sector. In 2019, these services carried 523,828 ferry and bus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaelcholáistí Issues (8 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy will be aware that in May this year my Department approved a once-off emergency measure worth €4.7m to support the stabilisation of the Gaeltacht Irish summer college sector. The measure followed the cancellation, on 20th April 2020, of Irish summer college courses by my Department in the interests of protecting public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (3 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil yesterday, that proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages of the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 shall conclude at 3.15 p.m.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: We had a significant discussion and debate on this at the Business Committee. We facilitated a briefing, and an early draft of the Bill was sent to everyone with opportunities for amendments as well. We have also given a six-hour debate on Second Stage and have agreed to facilitate additional time for Report and Final Stages on Thursday. It is also important to say that there is priority...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Sep 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proposed arrangements from the Business Committee be taken now, to be followed immediately by Leaders' Questions.

Adjournment of Dáil: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Dáil on its rising tonight shall adjourn until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 15 September 2020.

Adjournment of Dáil: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: Yes, we are proceeding with the motion on the adjournment as moved.

Instruction to Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: It shall be an instruction to the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response that it shall, not later than 30th September, 2020, report to Dáil Éireann on the progress it has made; that the report shall be in a form intended to facilitate continued consideration by the relevant sectoral Committee or Committees of matters under examination by the Special Committee at that time;...

Speaking Arrangements: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the speaking arrangements recommended in the Appendices to the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform titled 'Speaking time arrangements on the first round of Second Stage of a Bill, and on fixed-time debates', dated 29th July, 2020, be adopted and shall have...

Work Programmes of Select Committees: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: "It shall be an instruction to each Select Committee appointed pursuant to Standing Order 95 that the work programme provided for in Standing Order 100(4) shall include the consideration of such aspects of— (a) the State’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic; (b) science, research and development and innovation; and (c) progress on the implementation of the...

Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the rotas and arrangements recommended in the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform titled ‘Rotas and arrangements for Leaders’ Questions, Private Members’ Time, and Parliamentary Questions’, and dated 29th July, 2020, for—...

Establishment of Select Committees: Motion (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: (1) That Select Committees as set out in column (1) of the Schedule hereto are hereby appointed pursuant to Standing Order 95. (2) Each Select Committee shall perform the functions set out in Standing Order 95 in respect of the Government Department or Departments listed in column (2) opposite each Committee (in anticipation of the coming into effect of the necessary Government...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: Vótáil. Not agreed.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy supported the proposal at the Business Committee.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 1: To delete paragraph (b) of the proposal and substitute the following: "(b) on the conclusion of proceedings on the motions listed in paragraph (a), the motion re report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Speaking time arrangements on the first round of Second Stage of a Bill, and on fixed-time debates" to be taken without debate, and".

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Island Communities (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: Following the Taoiseach's announcement on 27 June, arrangements are currently being made to formally transfer the functions of my Department's Islands Division to my colleague in the Department of Rural and Community Development.  In advance of the signing of the required Transfer of Functions Order, responsibility for the islands remains with my Department.  Travel...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: Le dhá bhliain go leith anuas, i gcomhairle le páirtithe straitéiseacha, tá obair agus infheistíocht shuntasach déanta ag Údarás na Gaeltachta chun pleananna a chur i dtoll a chéile chun Páirc na Mara, páirc nuálaíochta muirí íseal charbóin ar chaighdeán domhanda a fhorbairt. Tá tábhacht nach beag...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oifigí Roinne (30 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom a mheabhrú don Teachta de réir na dtreoracha atá i bhfeidhm faoi láthair, is gá d'fhoireann mo Roinne coinneáil ag obair ó chian chomh fada agus is féidir go dtí go gcloistear a mhalairt. Áirítear sa Phrótacal um Fhilleadh ar an Obair go Sábháilte ón Údarás...

Appointment of Ordinary Members to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (29 Jul 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(a) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018, appoints the ordinary members of the Commission as follows: Deputies James Browne, Joe Carey, Louise O’Reilly and Duncan Smith.