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Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: And Senator Buttimer is the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...the face of the operation but there is a huge team behind the scenes in terms of the people who work with you and your family and community. Senator Mark Daly did an incredible job. I have no doubt Senator Buttimer will put his stamp on the role of Cathaoirleach and will do the same fantastic job in the next two and a half years ahead. I have not yet had an opportunity to talk about...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...type of work in that type of way as Leas-Chathaoirleach of this House. I look forward to working with him in my role as incoming Leader of the Seanad, together with the new Cathaoirleach, Senator Buttimer, my colleague Senator Doherty in Fine Gael and with Senator Garvey, who is taking over from Senator Pauline O'Reilly as leader of the Green Party Members of the House. I am sure Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...as well. Senator Paddy Burke spoke about IFI and has a requested a debate on the European Parliament and the powers conferred upon it by member states. We will request that debate in the new term. Senator Buttimer raised a particular cystic fibrosis issue and requested a debate with the Minister for Health. He also raised issues around catering on Irish Rail. I concur with his remarks....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...former Deputy Seán Hales, who lost his life on this day 100 years ago. He wanted to place on the record of the House the Deputy's service to the State and note the centenary of his death. Senator Buttimer echoed Senator Lombard's sentiments in that regard. Senator Buttimer also asked for a debate with the Minister for Education on the current teacher shortage and a specific issue...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome our visitors to the Gallery and the Seanad. Senator O'Loughlin started off the Order of Business. She had just come from the Samaritans briefing in Buswells Hotel, as did Senators Buttimer and Dooley. All three Senators spoke of the important work that the organisation does and have requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, on mental health and the work of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...the Local Authorities Members Association, LAMA, conference happening today in County Monaghan and also asked for a debate on local authority funding. That request was supported by Senator Buttimer. That debate request has gone in. Senator Buttimer congratulated and welcomed the appointment of Governor Maura Healey in Massachusetts. I offer my support and congratulations to her as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ..., 23 November. I note that Senator Fitzpatrick requested a similar debate on antisocial behaviour. We will have that with the Minister in the latter part of November, which is great. Senator Buttimer asked for a debate on special education, particularly home school liaison officers, with the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. That request has been sent to the Minister of State. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...and asked that it could be extended to those doing PhDs and postgraduate courses. Senator Boyhan spoke this morning, as did other Members, on the area of forestry. We have requests from Senators Buttimer, Burke, Lombard and Dolan, among others, to ask for a debate in the House on forestry. The request has gone to the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. We hope to have the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...a hefty fine levied on Bank of Ireland, but it will never recover what those families lost. That is the long and the short of it. Senator Casey raised the issue of the VAT rate on hospitality. Both he and Senator Buttimer requested a debate on that issue and a wider debate on hospitality and tourism, which has been requested. Senator Boylan spoke about IBEC's objection to domestic...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ..., there is always space for everybody. Several Members called for a debate on the Defence Forces. I hope to have it scheduled for the first sitting week in September. Senators Malcolm Byrne and Buttimer called for a debate on the Future of Media Commission. I am afraid it will not happen this week but it will be one of our top priorities for the first week or two after we return in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...s announcement from the Department of Social Protection and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, of significant reforms to CE, Tús and RSS schemes. These reforms also were welcomed by Senators Murphy, Buttimer, Maria Byrne and Dolan. There is widespread support for those changes. As many Members pointed out, there are in excess of 25,000 people across all three schemes. They employ a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...this morning from Senators Ned O’Sullivan, Victor Boyhan, Paul Gavan, Frances Black and many others who have supported that call. We will try to get the debate as quickly as possible. Senator Buttimer responded to the comments of Senator Craughwell. We will leave that issue as it is and take on board the Senator's comments. He also welcomed the community employment, CE, and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...can we justify it to the public. Genuine questions can be asked there and we need always to hold Government to ensure public money is spent in the right way and with the right intention. Senator Buttimer spoke about public sector pay and asked for a debate with the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath. We will make that request. He also asked for a debate on the budget. He made the point...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: It is all part of the debate to come, when we will discuss that further. Senator Buttimer concurred with the request for the debate. We will request it. I note his comments as well in support of what Senator Mullen said. I understand from the Cathaoirleach that it will be an item for discussion on the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight's agenda at some point, to get...

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. Senator Buttimer started this morning by speaking about this month being Pride month and the Senator referred specifically to the recent controversy around Dublin Pride and RTÉ. I share the Senator's concern that Pride has pulled away from RTÉ. It is regrettable that this parting of ways has happened. I would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...matter because it is quite a specific question about how many units there will be for her area. I understand the scheme is under way and will be moving very shortly. It is a four-year scheme. Senator Buttimer spoke about the Irish Property Owners Association. A number of Senators attended that briefing. A debate request has gone to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...of the housing plan. I acknowledge his remark that he believes the number of social housing is not sufficient for his community and we will request a debate on housing at the earliest opportunity. Senator Buttimer requested a debate in advance of the budget. We know that budget negotiations will kick off pretty soon and will be in full swing during the summer recess. Therefore, I think...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...London, Lisbon and Berlin. From the figures stated by the Senator, we seem to be far more expensive than those other capital cities. He has requested a debate on this and was supported by Senator Buttimer. Senator Kyne spoke about the long delays being experienced in some NCT centres. He has asked for intervention by the Minister and the RSA. I suggest the Senator table a Commencement...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...then we must do everything that we can to secure permits and assist businesses to remain open and operational. The Senator also requested a debate on labour movement and shortages. Senator Buttimer spoke about health issues, in particular about immunisation and vaccines and highlighted that we have only spent 0.2% of the health budget on immunisation. He has asked for a debate on the...