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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: It is a company.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I have not made any accusation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I have relayed what the person said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate that, and I am sure the witnesses can clarify the remarks made around how minor changes to the route system would result in the plan as originally designed collapsing. How can those remarks be squared with what has been agreed? The public has concerns that while this project continues to plough on, the route issues will not be addressed. Will the witnesses answer those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: The Garda in Blanchardstown have opened the bus lanes to all cars in and around the shopping centre because of the congestion caused by the current system. It would be important to take this into account when designing the new system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: The cost is too high.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: If the fee is similar to the bus or train fare, it is a problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: Many car parks are empty because of the fees. At a previous meeting, Ms Graham said the fee is not a matter for the NTA. I believe it should be.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I apologise for my lateness. I have some brief questions. I have read the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, FAPRI, model outlined by Teagasc and questioned members of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who appeared before the committee on it. A representative of Teagasc may have been present. The model is quite bleak in terms of what we are trying to achieve...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: The current wording, "whenever he or she so thinks proper", is quite open-ended in terms of discretion. It is too open-ended for what Deputies Clare Daly and Wallace are trying to achieve with their amendment. The Minister's amendment which proposes to insert "if any" after "views" removes the focus on the engagement with family members. He is inserting an ability for the coroner perhaps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Minister for coming before the committee. I wish to ask him about the high-level steering board he mentioned at the end of his statement. He said that it was established in September. How often has that met?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: The Minister mentioned who is the chair of the implementation group for policing reform. Who else is in the group?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: In terms of the implementation programme office, will the Minister comment on the overlap between the high-level steering board and the implementation group for policing reform? The Minister said the steering board is to support the implementation group and to act as a clearing house, but I would welcome more detail on the difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: Are the two groups formulating the recommendations with the Government? The Minister has yet to set out fully the recommendations or how he will mould the plan around Government policy. Are the groups collaborating with the Minister to develop an agreed approach? What is the current position? When will the Minister formally announce the approach?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I also wish to ask about a point that has been mentioned by my two colleagues on the proposed board. Has the Minister read the dissenting remarks made by two members of the commission? It is reported that they said in their view it does not offer the best prospects of achieving the goal of unambiguous independent, empowered and transparent accountability. It was said that they believe that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: It states in the report that the two members stated their disagreement with the recommendation relating to a board. That is very clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: Reference was made to the fact that the intention is to align internal governance with a non-executive board and replace it with a process of external accountability that is being developed. The Minister mentioned that there had been public commentary about the concerns about the overall policing architecture and the extent of it in terms of the Garda Inspectorate, GSOC and the Policing...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: The remarks my colleagues made outline how shameful and inhumane the Minister of State's two speeches tonight have been. While he mentioned at the start he was not speaking personally, maybe he should speak personally. Maybe he should front up as the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities, and leave a positive legacy on these people's lives. Maybe he should not have...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to progress this Private Members' Bill. I thank colleagues for their co-operation in allowing me to advance this legislation, having introduced it earlier this autumn. I will first give a technical breakdown of the proposals by addressing the various sections. The Bill provides that...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (6 Dec 2018)

Jack Chambers: My apologies for being late. It appears this is a procedural matter.