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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (24 Nov 2022)

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 December, 2022 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2023.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (24 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Next Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Heckling will not stop me saying my piece. I challenge as well the response to Senator Malcolm Byrne, who raised the record and the facts in relation to Sinn Féin and Russia. Last week, Senator Gavan put on the record of this House a challenge to two members of Government who were doing their job on trade missions and he linked that to human rights abuses in Qatar. I disagreed with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law Report: Engagement with European Commissioner for Justice (24 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Apologies to Deputy Richmond, but I am due in the Seanad Chamber at 12 noon and it is unlikely I will get back before the meeting is finished. I will tag on to some of the Deputy Richmond's questions. I take on board the Commissioner's comments around the European Public Prosecutor's Office, EPPO. It is really useful information for us to know that relationship is not running so smoothly....

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

Lisa Chambers: I wish to acknowledge the passing of Vicky Phelan and I will propose a minute's silence at the end of the Order of Business, with the agreement of Members. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the private nursing home sector, 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 the Minister not to...

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

Lisa Chambers: I welcome our visitors to the Gallery and the Seanad. Senator O'Loughlin started off the Order of Business. She had just come from the Samaritans briefing in Buswells Hotel, as did Senators Buttimer and Dooley. All three Senators spoke of the important work that the organisation does and have requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, on mental health and the work of the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Everyone in the Gallery is very welcome to the Chamber. The Order of Business is No.1, statements on the Safe to Create programme of supports for artists and arts workers in Ireland, 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 the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Cummins welcomed the significant announcement of the approval by Cabinet today of €170 million for public infrastructural elements on the North Quay in Waterford city. I have taken the Order of Business on a number of occasions and he has raised the matter numerous times and kept it alive in the House. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Boyhan spoke acknowledging and welcoming the announcement by the Minister, Deputy Harris, for additional funding specifically targeted at apprenticeships for members of the Travelling community. I concur with the Senator's remarks. He also requested a debate acknowledging the Local Authorities Members Association, LAMA, conference happening today in County Monaghan and also asked...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: That is huge money. That is not acceptable. A nominal fee is fine to ensure that people are not putting frivolous submissions in but that is too expensive. It should not be that level of money. We will request that debate at the earliest opportunity. I am not sure if we can invite the NTA in as such; it might be the Minister. There may be other mechanisms through the Seanad in terms of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It might be worth a Commencement matter specifically on the question of when that would be open for applications. I do not have a date on that. I know the Minister for Finance, working with the Cabinet, is working hard to get that over the line and sorted. It might be worth a Commencement matter because I am sure it is imminent and it is probably just the administration and getting the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK relations and the implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: My apologies, I am meant to be in the Seanad now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK relations and the implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: A lot has been covered. I do not have a huge number of useful thoughts to offer on top of those given by other colleagues. I thank the witnesses for their contributions. It has been fascinating to listen to the different perspectives. It has reminded us of the journey we have been on over the last number of years, in particular. I refer to the EU's perspective, things we are doing now...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business as just outlined. I will start off with a very positive story. A young woman from Westport, Shannon Sweeney, won a bronze medal at the European Elite Boxing Championships last week. A homecoming event was held in Mayo on Sunday. I congratulate her and her very proud coach, Mr. Martin Brennan. I know that a lot of work over many years, not just by...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I propose to suspend the sitting.

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and I thank her for her update on school transpor, which is welcome at a time when families are dealing with a cost-of-living crisis for the cost of school transport to be waived for many families across the country. Many thousands of families have benefited. It was a really good news story that may not have received the feedback that it deserved...

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The time has come for us to get away from categorising tickets as concessionary and being eligible for them or not. We must move to a space where any child who wants to get a bus to school should be allowed to do so. We want to get people out of their cars. It does not make sense to have parents in a situation where they must drive their children to school. In an environment and society...

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to make a point of order. I did not reference any individual Senator and I was not talking about Senator Dolan.

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: With respect, I would appreciate if the Senator did not target me personally for making my own comments, which I am perfectly entitled to do within my speaking slot. I never mentioned the Senator.