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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: We will probably have a justice debate for the whole thing. Senator Martin Conway spoke about Ukraine, as he has done on many occasions. He welcomed the fact that the driver's licence issue has been resolved. He also said that there is a need to establish a one-stop shop that will provide information and assistance to Ukrainian refugees as they arrive. The Senator spoke passionately about...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It is great to have a woman in the Chair for the debate. I commend Senator Regina Doherty on bringing this legislation before the House and I thank her for asking Senator Pauline O'Reilly and I to work with her. It has been a privilege to work on the legislation. It is needed. It is amazing that the position has not been changed before now and this that trial process has been allowed to...

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

Lisa Chambers: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Leader. I will raise a number of issues. I alert everybody in the House that Saturday, 30 April is the annual Mayo Day celebration. I invite my colleagues to attend if they would like to visit Mayo. It is a festival we started a number of years ago and we were the first county in the country to do so. That is not a surprise because we...

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

Lisa Chambers: In particular, but also my colleagues in the Seanad of course.

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

Lisa Chambers: Everyone is welcome. The Senator knows we are the most welcoming county in the country. I also welcome the recent announcement of the Brexit adjustment local authority fund, where we had approval for seven projects throughout the county, including Ballina Quay, Rosmoney Pier and Killala Harbour to name but a few. We are a large coastal county so money like this is very important. We are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all of the Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin kicked off by congratulating the people who have organised the Calves for Ukraine event at Kilcullen Mart to raise much-needed funds for the Ukrainian crisis. She also referred to the progress that has been made by the women's caucus, of which she is chair, in advancing legislation to provide maternity...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Yes, absolutely. Senator Buttimer highlighted that today is World Health Day and commended all the healthcare workers. He said we will require a debate on health at a future date in the coming weeks to keep on top of that issue. He also raised the issue of the cost of living. Senator Boyhan spoke about the census that took place within the past week and referenced in particular the need...

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

Lisa Chambers: I join with the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Tom Clonan to the Chamber. It is an exciting day for all of us in the Seanad to have a new Member of the House. Senator Clonan is most welcome, as are his friends and family who are here to support him. It is a fantastic day for all of them, who I am sure were very involved in the campaign to get Tom elected. I can tell him that we all watched...

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. The Order of Business started today with Senator Norris. He eloquently welcomed our new Senator to the House and articulated their close ties. We look forward to further exchanges in that regard. Many Senators, almost everybody, rose to welcome Senator Tom Clonan to the House. It is a momentous occasion for the House. Senator Clonan got to his feet on his...

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

Lisa Chambers: The information I have from the Minister is that the public consultation on carbon budgets in general was concluded, but the sectoral consultation is still outstanding. I cannot accept the amendment to the Order of Business, but it is open to the Senator to raise the issue directly with the Minister today and ask that there be a delay in the work he is doing. I take on board the points...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Covid exempt regulations - Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (Number 2) Regulations 2022 - to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 1.45 p.m. with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed six minutes, the contribution of groups spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes and the Minister to be given no...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I was there.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Buttimer opened to the Order of Business and asked for a debate on the criteria that are applied to the bidding by Ireland to host sporting events. He made reference in particular to the America's Cup, which I know is of particular sensitivity to representatives in the Cork area. The Senator had particular questions around resourcing from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,...

Seanad: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (Number 2) Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Fianna Fáil welcomes the continuation of these exemptions for the HSE in order to use certain public buildings as public vaccination and testing centres. The regulations outlined in section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 facilitated the emergency development and change of use of buildings to ensure that any temporary facilities required to respond to the Covid-19 emergency...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank my colleagues in Fine Gael for bringing forward this motion and giving us an opportunity to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and all the matters relating to it. Many Senators, this week and last week, have outlined the horrific things we have been seeing. It feels very close to home because it is very close to home. There are other conflict zones around the world, but this war has,...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: We need to move people on to more permanent accommodation and not leave people in tents. We need to understand the scale of this and we do not know where we are going. In six months' time, how many will we be dealing with? A colossal number of refugees will be seeking our help. I commend those who have pledged their own accommodation. I believe we have received about 25,000 pledges of...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I commend the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his attempt at the Greek language. That was most delightful. I welcome the deputy ambassador to the House and wish her a happy independence day and ask her to convey our condolences to the ambassador on her family bereavement. The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Senator made her point not just with brevity but also with efficiency, which is always good. It is much harder to convey a point using fewer words.