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Seanad: Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (23 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the proposal for regulations and a directive of the European Parliament and Council on international protection, asylum and migration, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the cost of doing business, to be taken at...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. The first speaker was Senator McGahon, who made an interesting point around parental leave for 26 weeks. The Senator would like the period during which that leave can be accessed to be extended in order that adults caring for children with a disability or a long-term illness can take it up until the child reaches 18 years of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Warfield proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 12 be taken before No. 1, which was seconded by Senator Ruane. I am happy to accept that amendment. I commend the Senator on his work on that issue. Our legislation often lags behind where the world is at. This is a good piece of work that I am sure will be looked upon favourably by the relevant Minister. Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: It is not a matter for the Leader to direct a committee Chair or a committee on how to do their work. It is just not within my remit. It is the normal course of work that this draft pact be referred to a committee for consideration and it then comes back to us for consideration by the House. We will have a full debate on this on 2 May. That will be our opportunity to do this. I take on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: It is okay. I can respond for myself, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I can speak for myself is the only point I was making. We will have a full debate on the matter on 2 May. I hope I have responded to the genuine questions and concerns raised by Members. I fully take on board what has been said. We will have a full debate in the House on it. On a completely different matter, Senator Dolan raised the issue of Lough Funshinagh, which was also raised last...

Seanad: EU Regulations on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Referral to Joint Committee (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, having regard to Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and noting that copies of the following proposed measures were laid before Seanad Éireann...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I propose that No. 2 will conclude no later than 3.20 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Thirty-five minutes.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Yes.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: No. 3 is to be taken without debate. No. 4 is to conclude at 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Cost of Doing Business: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his elevation to a senior Cabinet position. I wish him well in the time ahead. I welcome this debate on the cost of doing business. There has been a particular focus, and rightly so, on small and medium enterprises because that is where the pinch is being felt the most. It would be remiss of me not to mention the report that is out today....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: It is a pleasure to welcome our newest Senator, Malachai O'Hara, to the Seanad today. It is lovely to have a new Member. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group but also on behalf of the House itself, as Seanad Leader, I wish him the very best and congratulate him on his election. I look forward to working with him in the Seanad for the next number of months, or for however long we are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and thank all Members who contributed on the Order of Business. I commend Senator O'Hara on his fine maiden speech in the Chamber and thank Members for the gracious, warm congratulations they extended to him. It looks well for the House and it is the manner in which we conduct ourselves in here. It is quite a collegial Chamber. We have our differences at times,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I wish the Sinn Féin grouping well, too, as it continues forward. Senator O’Loughlin spoke about an issue relating to community engagement groups in the Rathangan area and how she and her colleague, Councillor Anne Connolly held a public meeting, which had 200 in attendance. All of us know that 200 attending a public meeting is a significant number. I urge the Minister and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ----- today, for his extensive service, and wished well. Senator Conway congratulated all his colleagues on their promotions. Senator Cassells raised a particular issue around the Aviva Stadium, the FAI and increased funding for women in sports. I will request a debate with the Minister with responsibility for sport. Senator Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to conclude at 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated for the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, those of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, which may be shared, those of all other Senators not to exceed four...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Members who contributed today. I acknowledge former TD and Senator, Mr. Ned O'Keeffe, who has joined us in the Seanad Chamber today, and the newly appointed Polish ambassador, who is with us also. I concur with the remarks of the Cathaoirleach regarding the passing of Emmet Stagg. Senator Mullen is right to say this is an historic day. Every Member this morning spoke about the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Trust Senator Horkan to make a memorable contribution today. Good on him. He referred to the recent visits by Ministers and Members of both Houses to locations across the globe in the run-up to St. Patrick's Day. He spoke really positively about the work of our diaspora throughout the world in bringing the Irish message to people and keeping Ireland connected to different parts of the...