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Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: In relation to the capital plan, this is obviously extremely important and related to the Garda being able to deliver services. What is set out in this capital plan is crucial and vital in terms of An Garda Síochána being able to deliver its services across the country. Section 68(3) states that "In preparing a capital plan, the Garda Commissioner shall have regard to (a) the...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: It is on section 68(3)(a), and this concerns resources reasonably expected to be available. Regard must be had to resources when developing a capital plan. The key resource the Garda has is its members.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: And Senator Buttimer is the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: It is difficult to make a point when there are constant interruptions. In any event, in preparing a capital plan, and regarding the resources reasonably expected to be available to An Garda Síochána, at times certainly, what we have seen in the recent past has been that additional resources are needed for certain periods but may not be needed throughout the year. This is something...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: If I can continue making my point concerning section 68 of the Bill, and to refer to section 68(3), I have talked about the reasonable resources in this context. Section 68(3)(b) refers to "any priorities of relevance to such a plan that may be determined by the Minister for the period to which the plan relates". Can the Minister please expand on how the priorities will be established?...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...of a proposal for a decision amending Directive 2014/62/EU as regards certain reporting requirements, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 3.15 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 - Report and Final...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: .... The first to speak this afternoon was Senator Seery Kearney. Given the smile on her face, I can see how delighted she is with the progress of the work she has done in the area of surrogacy and rights for parents. I concur with her remarks. Almost every Senator who rose this morning congratulated her and acknowledged her work. As Senator Mark Daly pointed out, it is very difficult to...

Seanad: EU Directive: Motion (12 Dec 2023)

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: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: On the appointment of the deputy Garda Commissioner role, an issue arose a month ago regarding the recruitment process for that role and this is an opportunity to raise it. I acknowledge we are talking about it in the context of a process but is information on the status of that recruitment process available? It speaks to a broader conversation about the role of deputy Garda Commissioner,...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...Finance is doing on the pensions issue. Is it the Minister’s intention to wait to conclude the process until that work has been done? Will the role be left vacant until that point? I understand that would take some time. I also understand the need to let the process take its course. On the recruitment process and the applications having closed, can the Minister inform the House...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...people serving in our police force for the head of intelligence. The reason we had this conversation in the Chamber is that if ever this were to be looked at in terms of the intention of the legislation and the Minister, the debate in this House and the other House will be read to determine what was intended. The reason I asked questions during the debate around suitability for the role...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...should point out that the potential of the Garda Reserve has been raised a number of times in the House, in particular, by Senator McDowell. In the context of the challenges we face in recruiting and retaining gardaí for many reasons, we are working to improve the lot of trainees and getting more people into the Garda.There is untapped potential within the Garda Reserve. The section...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...trainees, which is dealt with under this section. Somebody close to me has recently gone through the process of applying to join the Garda. They have gone through the fitness test, the interviews and all that goes with that. It was quite a lengthy process. It started at the beginning of this year and that person is still awaiting their date for call-up. There is a particular process...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 2 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall in relation to amendments include only those set down or accepted by the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senators who contributed. Senator Kyne rose to speak, as he has done numerous times, about issues pertaining to Inland Fisheries Ireland. He once again requested a debate on the matter. I have requested that debate but have not been successful in securing it with the Minister. The Senator has raised some serious issues relating to governance and equity in how Inland Fisheries...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Fees (29 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I want to raise with the Minister for further and higher education the issue of the student contribution fee, and the reduction announced in the budget that reduces that fee by €1,000 for all students going to higher education and third level college. That was really welcome. It was a huge easing of a burden on students and their...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Fees (29 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister of State. I had anticipated that might be his response. I have probably addressed some of the matters he raised. I am aware of the structure of the free fees initiative and that the two courses I mentioned do not come under that. However, I refer to the practical reality on the ground. I think the Minister's intent when introducing this policy was to help students...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach but he should not mention the war. It is a sore topic. I welcome the students from St. Gerald's College, Castlebar, and their teachers, Tracey Flynn and Regina Duffy, to the Gallery. My particular thanks to Harry Gaughan, who helped to arrange the visit. The lads are very welcome. We will get a chance to chat later today. I hope they enjoy watching the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I have no doubt the students will be able to advocate strongly for that. The Order of Business is No. 2, motion regarding Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulation 2023, back from committee, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed six minutes, group spokespersons not to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Dooley was the first contributor this morning. The Senator spoke about the issue of migration and the challenges there and stated that the issue, in his view, has been hijacked, particularly by those with far-right ideologies. The Senator stated that the level of disinformation coming from many different quarters is...