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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: 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 (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 (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 (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 (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: ...of how he has handled recent comments by the current President. Senator Burke raised the issue of Taiwan and its exclusion from the World Health Assembly. Those points were echoed by Senators Buttimer, Conway, Davitt and Mullen. Senator Mullen raised an important point about China. Sometimes, it may be politically convenient to turn a blind eye to what China is doing because it is such...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members for their contributions to the Order of Business. Senator Buttimer kicked off the debate by discussing the rise in Covid cases and the health situation. He requested a debate with the Minister for Health, which I have been informed is being requested through the Leader's office. We will get that date as soon as we can provide it. He made a general point about mask...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...to a resolution that is long overdue. It brought the issue home when the Senator said this all kicked off in the year 2000. That is a long time ago and it has been a long time coming. Senator Buttimer raised the issue of a debate on Covid, as he has on many occasions. I am happy to confirm to the Senator that there will be a debate next week with the Minister for Health. The Minister...

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

Lisa Chambers: Yes, absolutely. Senator Buttimer highlighted that today is World Health Day and commended all the healthcare workers. He said we will require a debate on health at a future date in the coming weeks to keep on top of that issue. He also raised the issue of the cost of living. Senator Boyhan spoke about the census that took place within the past week and referenced in particular the need...

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 (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 (30 Sep 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...of infrastructure that is needed. Without Irish Water infrastructure, we cannot build housing, so it goes hand in glove with the Housing for All policy that was announced by the Government. Senator Buttimer raised the issue of the ongoing debate around a living wage. It perhaps correlates with the worker shortage that is being experienced in certain sectors, predominantly, hospitality...

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 (7 Apr 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...is a significant amount. Senator Kyne raised the impacts of the war in Ukraine. He specifically asked for a debate on the increasing cost of oil and gas and the cost of living. Senators Gavan and Buttimer requested a similar debate. I can inform the House that we have requested a debate on the cost of living with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy...

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 (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 (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...requested a discussion with Deputy Stephen Donnelly with regard to the restrictions and a debate on matters relating to health in general. The idea of a general debate on health was also raised by Senator Buttimer. Other Senators, to whom I will come later, spoke about the booster programme. A request has been made to the Minister to have a debate on health before the Christmas recess....

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

Lisa Chambers: ...as have other Senators, including Senators Boylan, Pauline O’Reilly and Sherlock. We will request a debate on that report at the earliest opportunity. It is an issue that concerns many Senators. Senator Buttimer spoke about the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, taking up his position in the University of Dublin. I do not have full details on how that appointment was...