Results 681-700 of 3,962 for speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I acknowledge the passing of Judge Séamus Hughes, a former Mayo Deputy, who passed away after an illness. I extend our sympathy also to Deputy Alan Farrell on the passing of his father. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 14 July 2022, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: If it is okay with Members, I will not go through everything in as much detail as usual as we have run over time considerably to accommodate people coming in on the last Order of Business before the recess. On the point raised by Senator Seery Kearney, I certainly would be in favour of a collective approach in this House to a weekly debate on that issue. What is going on is disgraceful....

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sitting of the Seanad on 14th July, 2022: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 14th July, 2022, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I have some very quick questions. Food prices are going up across the European Union. What are we doing to alleviate pressures on our citizens? The second question relates to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP. I note in his opening comments, Mr. Scannell spoke quite favourably about CAP, which I would agree with. It is great to hear we have become self-sustaining in main areas. In...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. I wish to put two issues on the record. At 3 p.m., on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I will launch the women's health policy. It is a culmination of ten months of work by me, other female Oireachtas Members and councillors. We have made over 103 recommendations, engaged with more than 30 organisations, conducted two...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Schemes (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the House. I am pleased to share my time this morning with Senator Burke. The issue we are raising is the ongoing campaign by Tús and the rural social scheme to make changes to how they operate. On Monday night, Senator Burke and I attended a meeting in the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar. It was attended by more than 450 members of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Schemes (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State. It might be of assistance to the two Ministers and Minister of State concerned if he were to let them know there is a briefing in the audiovisual room today at 12.30 p.m. They would be most welcome to attend and meet directly with rural social scheme and Tús supervisors and hear directly from those affected. When these schemes were first set up they were...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of Members to the Joint Committee on Standing Orders (Private Business), to be taken without debate on conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Electoral Reform Bill 2022 – Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I ask Senators to bear with me because I want to properly deal with the amendments that have been proposed. I thank all Senators for their contributions on the Order of Business. In taking the Order of Business on behalf of the Leader, I am relaying information of which Members are already aware. I am not in a position to accept any of the amendments. I apologise to Senators for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I hear that. I hear what was said and I know that Senator Ruane read out the comments of the Minister. I can only relay to the House that the Minister was asked. The request was made. If we were to sit beyond next Thursday, going into Friday or the following week, the amendments would not be taken in the Dáil. That is the response I have been given. I am being honest and open with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: As I said, I was not a party to or watching proceedings so I have no idea what was said. I know there are different views involved. All Senators who have made points on the issue believe what they are saying even if others strongly disagree. I know there are ongoing issues in that regard. I will move on. Senator Hoey spoke about the demonstration relating to inequality for children...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Humanitarian Crisis Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Department of Foreign Affairs (6 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I am fortunate to be part of such a friendly and accommodating committee. I thank the members and Chairman. I listened to the Minister's contribution from my office. We are very proud to see the role Ireland has played in terms of our financial support and advocating for Ukraine's membership of the European Union. In that context, could the Minister hazard an attempt to give some sort...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Last night I attended a meeting of about 450 people in the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre in Castlebar organised by representatives of RSS and Tús and also attended by SIPTU. As anyone working in public life knows, a meeting of that scale takes a lot of organising so there was an impressive crowd there last night. It took place on foot of the campaign that has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and extend a warm welcome to our distinguished visitors, namely, Joe and Frances, the ambassador and Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, instruction to committee, to be taken on completion of the Order of Business...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Kyne welcomed today's announcement from the Department of Social Protection and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, of significant reforms to CE, Tús and RSS schemes. These reforms also were welcomed by Senators Murphy, Buttimer, Maria Byrne and Dolan. There is widespread support for those changes. As many Members...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: If that is happening, it needs to be communicated to the principal and, if that is not successful, it should go straight to the Minister's office because that should be dealt with. While I am sure it is only a small number, shame on any teacher who would do that, or that any child would be left at the back of the classroom and not treated the same as every other child in the school. I note...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It is unlikely to happen before the summer. We are at the mercy of Minister's office to try to get a date from him or from the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. We will try to get that as early as possible. Senator Boyhan spoke this morning about the Social, Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland, SEEFA, and the briefing that was organised by Deputy Jackie Cahill this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: There is no evidence to suggest that is the case, and others would disagree with the Senator. We will not rehash the debate. My point is that making abortion illegal does not stop abortions happening and that there is a reason we make them legal, namely, that it makes them safer and that we know that women need access to that care for a variety of reasons. What we have not done in this...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in relation to the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Seanad, that the Committee has the power to make amendments to the Bill for the purpose of- (i) amending the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 to make provision...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wind Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the Chamber. We are entering a quite exciting renewables phase. The technology is advancing and the opportunity to generate renewable electricity, particularly off the west coast, is evident to everybody. In recent weeks, the Taoiseach referred to the cost-of-living crisis, particularly the energy crisis we now face, and acknowledged...