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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: I have difficulties with that too. Perhaps it is time to challenge the legal basis for this. There are issues with the memorandum of understanding and the interpretation agreed by the Government and Oireachtas via the Ceann Comhairle which need to be addressed. I wish the Senators well with the Bill, which I support. It is unfortunate that we are discussing a technical device that should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes, it is outrageous. I have nothing to add other than to express my disgust at what we have seen in respect of this legislation. We are regularly criticised by the Government for not agreeing to certain amendments to legislation but here we have the Government technically blocking genuine Bills that do not fall within the remit of the constitutional article. Perhaps a legal challenge to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Government will always impose its position by linking legislation to a money message. The issue is with the interpretation of the Standing Order and the Constitution by the Bills Office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Government will always try to avoid advancing or progressing Opposition Bills. We know that from the past three years. The issue is the interpretation of the Bills Office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Is it not the case that the decision is taken after Second Stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Bills Office will make a call on the issue before a Bill can be discussed on Committee Stage.

European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Ireland has a proud tradition of peacekeeping and the motion allows us to further develop our role as a nation committed to promoting peace and understanding across Europe and further afield. It is equally important that the men and women of our Defence Forces have access to the very best in training, expertise and modern technology so that they are properly equipped in their duties. Our...

Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Motion (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: Fianna Fáil will be supporting the proposals to ratify the status of force agreement that will facilitate the participation of Ireland in the EU battle groups. When I last was in the House speaking about this matter a few weeks ago, I set out our reasons and rationale for supporting this. It will provide the immunities, privileges and process for the joint co-operation that, as I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 72. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the relocation of the Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital. [5249/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report being compiled by the NCSE regarding the provision of a special autism school for the Dublin 15 area; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5148/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school traffic warden will be appointed for adjoining schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: 575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the existing level crossings in the Dublin 15 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5610/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (31 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: 49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Reserve Defence Forces by rank and unit at 31 December 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (31 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number and rank of Reserve Defence Forces officer vacancies which arose in 2017 and 2018; the number promoted to fill the vacancies by brigade to date; the date on which further interviews will be conducted in each brigade to fill vacancies in the rank of captain, commandant and lieutenant colonel; the standard procedure to anticipate...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, lines 20 and 21, to delete "have sufficient mental or intellectual capacity to serve as a juror" and substitute "possess the decision-making capacity to exercise the functions of a member of a jury". The Bill states that a person who does not, in the opinion of the court, have "sufficient mental or intellectual capacity to serve as a juror" would not be...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: It happens frequently on Committee Stage of various Bills that members are given a commitment about Report Stage. Would it not be better to insert something now that the Minister of State is potentially willing to accept on Report Stage and for him then to come back with the legal advice on Report Stage and propose an amendment to delete it, if that is his advice? If he is willing to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: May I make a point?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: I will support the amendment if it is pressed. The Government is overburdened with working groups, which delay reform across many areas of disability. In many cases, it is bureaucracy talking to bureaucracy. This is a simple amendment to direct local authorities to do what they should do anyway. It would have positive effects for those who need access. I do not know why a working group...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 5: In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "Amendment of section 3 of Referendum Act 1998 3. Section 3 of the Referendum Act 1998 is amended by the substitution of the following for subsection (1): "(1) The Commission shall have, in addition to any functions conferred on it by any other provision of this Act, the following principal functions in...