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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Of course, yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I will be guided by the Chair as to what is appropriate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I anticipate that it is with regard to my comments around Cuba.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Go ahead.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Given that it is so close to Christmas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: We are dealing with recent comments by the chief executive of Eir, blaming the call centre in Sligo for what was, in my view, a problem that existed before that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: That is the Senator's view.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (26 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 30th November and 1st, 2nd and 3rd December, 2020: (1) The Seanad shall meet in the Dáil Chamber at 2 p.m. on Monday, 30th November, 2020 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Last Friday, the UK's High Court issued a landmark ruling regarding gig economy workers. The ruling stated that the UK had failed to properly implement EU law, specifically certain parts of two EU health and safety directives which had not been transposed correctly. This meant that some self-employed workers did not enjoy the same legal protections as employees. As Members will know, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Ms O'Connell, Dr. Coutts and Professor Laffan for their presentations. The idea of a conference on the future of Europe is very good. I like the idea that we would be engaging more directly with citizens to get their views on how they want their Europe to work and what should take place. The Brexit situation has had a twofold impact on Ireland. It has, in some ways, made us...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of chairperson of the Standards in Public Office Commission, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion re appoint of ordinary member to the Standards in Public Office Commission, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, motion re the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all the Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Kyne welcomed the vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, which is a positive development. I agree with the Senator that we should take a sensible approach to the opening hours of our retail sector. They should, of course, be allowed to extend their hours. Some shops are considering a 24-7 operation...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of 1995), Seanad Éireann recommends the appointment of Mr. Justice Garrett Sheehan, a former Judge of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, by the President on the advice of the Government to be...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2)(b)(v) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of 1995), Seanad Éireann approves the proposed appointment by the Government of Ms. Geraldine Feeney (being a former member of Seanad Éireann and not being a member of the European...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Referral to Joint Committee (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 13th November, 2020, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine in accordance with Standing Order 71(2)(b), which, not later than 24th November, 2020,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I commend my colleague, Senator O'Loughlin, who has been working on the Bill for a number of years and who brought it before the previous Dáil. I know how much she cares about the Bill, how passionate she is about this issue and how much she wants to see real and meaningful change.It is a fact that Ireland, thankfully, has become a far more progressive, inclusive and diverse society...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the recognition of Irish military service at Jadotville in 1961, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Lombard raised the issue of Brexit, in particular fisheries. I concur with him. In my county of Mayo, fishing is an industry that still employs people. Senator Flynn also raised the issue. It is one of the few remaining issues to be resolved in the Brexit negotiations. The UK knows it is of considerable importance to Ireland and that is why it has not been resolved to date. I am...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 11th November, 2020, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 17th November, 2020 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 10.30 a.m. in the Dáil Chamber; (b) Commencement matters shall be taken at...