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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 (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: 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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Buttimer opened to the Order of Business and asked for a debate on the criteria that are applied to the bidding by Ireland to host sporting events. He made reference in particular to the America's Cup, which I know is of particular sensitivity to representatives in the Cork area. The Senator had particular questions around resourcing from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,...

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 (22 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...regardless of the reason behind letting them go. Senator Horkan paid tribute this morning to David Hill and called for a minute's silence which we will do after this. The Cathaoirleach will facilitate that. Senator Buttimer requested a debate on customer care and customer service and the role of ComReg. He spoke in particular about the frustration many consumers feel in trying to contact...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...for the system. It is an issue that I will raise directly with the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath. It is something we must look at. Even if it is not an issue that exercises every individual, it is an important issue for us to address. Senator Buttimer raised the issue of airlines, as I addressed earlier. I agree with the Senator's comments that we need to encourage airlines to do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (26 Jan 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...facilities and GP services, and to identify why so many people are ending up in the hospital system. It may be that some of the issues could be better dealt with elsewhere to take pressure off the primary centre. Senator Buttimer spoke about a specific report on CAHMS affecting Cork and Kerry. He mentioned that 46 children were found to have been significantly harmed by the system. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...go back to work, which should never be the case. She also welcomed the acceptance of preliminary business case for the DART+ programme to extend greater commuter services in those areas. Senator Buttimer requested a debate on the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. I agree with that. We hope to have a debate on the issue in the Chamber at the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...island initiative by the Department of An Taoiseach. I will certainly request that debate. Senator Moynihan spoke about the 40th anniversary of the AIDS pandemic, as did Senators Malcolm Byrne and Buttimer, and the need to acknowledge the 40 years we have had. As she put it, we have come a long way. I agree with her in that regard. She drew a correlation between that and how we are...

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 (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 (10 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...other young girls to stay in sport for the benefit of themselves and their communities. I congratulate the two teams involved in that historic moment and it is great to see. Senators Lombard, Buttimer and Ward raised the matter of the America's Cup and the importance of the event. I will not pretend to be an expert in sailing but I understand how important that event would be to so many...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...autism, which I know is an issue many Members have raised in the House. A very worrying statement from her was that no child in the Bluebell area is currently receiving any therapy. Senator Jerry Buttimer requested that we have a debate in the House with the Minister for Education, in conjunction with the Minister for Health, around contact tracing in schools in regard to Covid-19, and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...the big bang of budget day has gone but perhaps the run up to it and the discussions beforehand is where the excitement is now. The Committee on Budgetary Oversight, which I sat on in the last session, and which was referred to by Senator Buttimer, gives us a chance to feed into this process. The committee produces a report with cross-party recommendations for the Ministers for Public...

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 (22 Sep 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...the workplace to help the worker to do his or her job to the best of his or her ability. There is definitely space in the budget negotiations to try to do better for people with disabilities. Senator Buttimer raised the issue of aviation, as he has done on many occasions, particularly in respect of Cork Airport and the whole aviation sector. We have seen the impact on the aviation sector...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...much higher. The budgets for those areas often tend not to meet that difference. Senator Mullen eloquently raised the important issue of the TIP report on human trafficking. He was supported by Senator Buttimer. I strongly concur with what the Senator raised. It is unacceptable that Ireland would be ranked so low for the second year running in tackling this issue. The Senator made a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: ...leaders could even stand together and take the vaccine or do something along those lines just to show that leadership. Senator Sherlock also raised this issue and she mentioned Deputy Kelly's pledge. I agree with Senator Buttimer that we do not need to sign the Labour Party pledge to show that we support vaccines. We are big boys and girls and we can show our support in our own way....

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Acting Chairman and other Members for facilitating the change in the speaking rota. I commend Senator Casey on putting forward his amendment. I concur with everything he and Senator Buttimer have said. I know this is not the Minister of State's baby and that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, is the line Minister and senior Minister in the Department. I understand the...