Results 1-5 of 5 for tenet speaker:Jack Chambers

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Tests (22 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...the working group that brought it to this point. With regard to the Ferguson group, the Minister for Health published its report on 1 April last, as the Deputy mentioned. I understand the main tenet of the work on the report was to examine how rapid testing can complement other public health measures, and that rapid antigen tests are primarily aimed at identifying asymptomatic cases....

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: ...lack of amendments Sinn Féin has tabled in terms of what is the crux of its support for the Bill. More than 100 amendments are being tabled and we need to know how they will be supported. What is the central tenet of Sinn Féin's support if this does not have the Government's support as set out by the Minister?

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: ...times in our lives. It is important that victims of crime have rights and be able to contact, and have positive interaction with, the various statutory agencies. As outlined, the fundamental tenet is communication and that reviews of decisions can be made at the various stages of the process. The recent O'Higgins report detailed serious deficiencies in how victims were provided with...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...wants to progress this legislation has been appealed from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. It is important we await that determination and we adjourn as per Standing Orders. The tenet and principle which drive this legislation may not be relevant, pending the decision of the Supreme Court. It is surprising that the Department of Justice and Equality did not make the Minister of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Committee (1 Dec 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...per the tripartite separation of powers, one of which is the courts, provided for in our Constitution. A determination has been made by the Supreme Court which is extremely relevant to the central tenet of what the Minister of State proposes today. Regarding Deputy Brophy's point, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality spoke yesterday morning about a two-way process...