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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...of the House itself, as Seanad Leader, I wish him the very best and congratulate him on his election. I look forward to working with him in the Seanad for the next number of months, or for however long we are here. The Order of Business for Thursday, 11 April is No. 1, motion re: proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...a collegial Chamber. We have our differences at times, but we work well together. I concur with the remarks of many Senators wishing former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar well and thanking him for his long service of seven years in the top job. It is a long time to be in that position given the intensity and demands of the role. I thank him for his service to the State. I wish the new...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: .... On Tuesday, Deputy Micheál Martin, the Tánaiste, formally stood in the Dáil Chamber and said that Ireland as a state would move to recognise the state of Palestine. That was a hugely significant moment. We have long campaigned for this. Many Members of this House and the other House, cross party, have sought that. I was particularly struck by the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...be debated. It must be fully aired and Members should be allowed and facilitated to express their views and ask questions without fear of being cancelled, abused, trolled or whatever else comes along with it. The issue is too important. Ordinary people on the ground are asking questions. Senator Mullen will appreciate that there is a huge fear among politicians about dealing with this...