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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: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

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...

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

Lisa Chambers: That is it. There should be no divisions on this issue. That does not mean we cannot acknowledge the horrific attack on 7 October on the people of Israel, and it does not mean we cannot also say that what is happening in Gaza is wrong and that we want it to stop, and that those war crimes should be and will be investigated. It is a little rich to hear somebody from Sinn Féin talk...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Cathaoirleach commented eloquently on the sad passing of Tras Honan. I will move a motion for an expression of sympathy at the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 2, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and time may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. All Members spoke about Tras Honan, her fantastic legacy and her contribution to this House. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with her family. As I said at the outset, I will propose a motion on that at the end of the Order of Business. I thank Members for the lovely words and stories they recounted about her service....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Does it? I have no control over that element of it but I appreciate what the Senator is saying. That will be an important engagement for us as well. The public is looking on for us to lead on this, and to not go down a path that brings more division and hatred into the country. We are at a crossroads now on that front, so we have a lot of work to do in that regard. I will touch upon some...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: We can certainly request a debate on disability in general because there are other issues that have come up over the course of the Order of Business going weeks back, which Senators want to raise regarding that sector. We will get a debate that will allow Senators to raise those issues, so we will ask her for that and try to get it booked in for the new term.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Joe O'Reilly spoke very passionately about Tras Honan. I think he served with her, as did many other Senators. Senator Gavan asked for a debate on the triple lock, and he might raise that tomorrow. My views are different from his, and there are no surprises there. The triple lock is an outdated policy. My own view is that because it requires a UN resolution and the five permanent...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank her for checking all of us on that because it is important to be reminded that is not just her issue, but an issue for all of us. The statistics and numbers speak for themselves. I again extend our sympathies to the family of Patrick, the young boy who lost his life at 12 years of age. I can only imagine how traumatic it is for his family to be dealing with that. That age is far...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Motion (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Ms Tras Honan; - conveys its sincere condolences to her family; and - expresses its gratitude for her notable contribution, as a Member and Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, to Irish public life and for her dedicated service to the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Restoration of Oireachtas Library and Reading Room: Motion (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the motion that has been tabled before the House. I thank and commend Senator McDowell on bringing the issue to our attention. I think it might have passed us by had it not been highlighted by our colleague. The message that I think will be clear from probably every speaker is that there was no consultation. We were not consulted on this. It is a facility for the Oireachtas...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I wish Mary every good success in the next chapter of her journey. She has been a lovely, friendly face from Mayo in the canteen for many years. The Order of Business is No. 1, Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed on the Order of Business. Senator Conway raised the important issue that the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, which has been doing work with the Department of communications for more than 20 years, lost out on a tender process. That was not the Senator's issue. His point was that six visually impaired staff members who have been doing that work...