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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I concur with many of the comments we heard from across the House. It is not every day that one finds cross-party agreement on an issue that needs to be discussed more extensively. There is definitely an issue with regard to younger people entering politics who may be disadvantaged by taking up a role in public life. That should never be the case. We must look at the impacts of that and...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Select Committee (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones. Apologies have been received from Senators Black and McDowell. The first item for consideration by members is the membership of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The fifth report of the Committee of Selection, dated 11 December 2020, discharges Senator Pauline O'Reilly...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: We will proceed with our engagement with the Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell, who is a Member of the Scottish Parliament. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Russell to the committee and I thank him for joining us. He and I have engaged a number of times over the past four years on the Brexit issue. Brexit has been one of those once-in-a-generation issues that has taxed both of...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Russell very much for his opening statement. He mentioned the Scottish Government Office in Dublin. I thank him for reminding me. I want to extend my thanks to that office as well. It has been very good in facilitating this engagement. It has worked with me on many occasions. It is a great office. Mr. Russell mentioned Ireland's special relationship with Scotland. I note...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Russell. I call Senator Wall.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Russell for his engagement. Both countries share many challenges in the Brexit process. Mr. Russell remarked on the solidarity that Ireland has been shown by other EU member states and by the bloc sticking together. We have displayed much gratitude for that and have been heartened to see that solidarity. The relationship with the United Kingdom, however, is still so important...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Scotland seems to have done a huge amount of preparatory work by the sounds of it and taken similar approaches to those we have taken. I think Scotland is as ready as one could be, given the monumental changes coming down the tracks for both countries. I thank Mr. Russell for taking the time to speak to the committee and to take questions from members. It is much appreciated. Quite a...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome Congressman Neal to this committee. I thank him for making himself available to engage with us. Congressman Neal is chairman of the US House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee and is joining us with the assistance of the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Senator Mark Daly, who made the arrangements. I thank the Cathaoirleach. We appreciate the engagement. It is a crucial...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Neal. His words come home to us. The support that we have received from the United States over the years, during the peace process and to date, carries much weight and is important to us in Ireland. That vocal support has had a profound and positive impact on the Brexit process to date. Mr. Neal mentioned Speaker Pelosi. Her comments were warmly received across Ireland,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the chairman of the ways and means committee, Mr. Neal. You could not have been any clearer in your response. If Members agree, I will ask the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann to comment. Agreed.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. That was much appreciated.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: As Senator O'Reilly must take the Chair in a few moments, I will let him in now.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I ask the Cathaoirleach to explain the bells ringing in the background.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Congressman Neal. Once again, there have been very strong remarks from both sides.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I think we all share the hope that is an issue that can be addressed in the coming term. I am from County Mayo. The former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, was a county colleague. We are from different parties but we worked together. The people of Mayo will be delighted that the Congressman mentioned them here in the committee this afternoon. Our meeting is restricted to two hours because of...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I have been informed that the Congressman will need to take part in votes in the coming minutes. I will ask two final speakers to make very brief remarks and then hand back to the Congressman to close up the session.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Mr. Neal. That was a very positive engagement.One can see the shared past and history both countries have and the shared future we will continue to have. So many Irish people have a connection to the United States and vice versa. That connection will last for generations and has done so. We are coming to the close of our engagement. I extend huge thanks to Mr. Neal and his team...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Special Committee (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I ask members to remain for a few minutes to discuss our work programme. An email was circulated about this. I am eager that we get notifications and invitations out to people before the Christmas break. Some of the suggestions for witnesses included MEPs and our new Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness. We will try to link in with the ESRI or other stakeholders as well. We may have to...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Special Committee (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Our next meeting will be held the first week we are back. We will correspond with members via email about it but it will definitely be that week.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Business of Special Committee (16 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: If there is a necessity to meet the week before, we will do that but I envisage it happening the first week we are back.