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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 May 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...at the various ranks. The Government has committed to proceed to level of ambition 2 and increase defence spending. The debate on defence in this country is maturing, if I can put it that way. There is more of an openness to discussing how we defend the State because people now realise this involves more than just boots on the ground, but also cyber. Our geography is no longer our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...refused to agree to a ceasefire. There was great hope that potential agreement for a cessation of hostilities was on the table to get aid to people there. There is a primary role for the United States to step in. Everyone is expecting the US Government to do what it can because clearly very few people will be listened to by the Israeli Government. I appreciate the Americans have made...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...’s pockets. To put it mildly, it was disappointing to see what came out last night.Sometimes developers are painted in a very poor light and generally not fairly so. We need people to build homes, housing estates and housing developments and the fact that a barrier would be put in their way is an issue. The fact that the planning system takes so long to deal with complaints of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...wish his family well in their time of grieving. Senator Keogan called for a debate with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. I will request that debate. I do not think people are shying away from the immigration issue. I tabled a Commencement matter this morning in respect of its impact on the hospitality and tourism sector as a result of the number of bed nights contracted by the State....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...and the upcoming Stoneybatter Festival. The Senator has encouraged all Senators to try to attend or participate in those festivals to support those local areas. Senator Keogan spoke this morning about immigration and young people, particularly in the context of the housing issue. The Senator asked that we would look at a Danish-style housing model as a potential solution. I would say...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...Business as outlined by the Leader. I rise this morning to raise three specific issues, the first of which is the reporting that the British Government is bringing through new legislation around immigration laws that will require non-Irish EU citizens resident in Ireland to provide an electronic travel authorisation to cross from Ireland into Northern Ireland. It is not quite clear how...

United States Immigration Policy: Motion (20 Jun 2018)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the opportunity to speak in favour of this all-party motion. I will begin with a quote from Robert F. Kennedy:The United States was born in revolution and nurtured by struggle. Throughout our history, the American people have befriended and supported all those who seek independence and a better way of life. If he were alive to see the America of today, he would find it far beyond...

Defence Forces Operations: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Lisa Chambers: ...to address. We are part of an international community and this is not a problem we can shake off and suggest other countries take up the work. We will be working closely with 25 other EU member states, several of which are neutral like ourselves, and fulfilling our duty as members of the European Union. There are also practical reasons for joining Operation Sophia if we wish to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Undocumented Children: Discussion (30 Nov 2016)

Lisa Chambers: ...the situation in which people find themselves. When people come to Ireland on work visas, are they restricted in how much they can work? The witnesses referred to €41 million lost to the State in revenue, but they also mentioned that these people paid taxes. Where is the loss? Are they working extra hours that they should not be working? Should they be allowed to work...