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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Members who contributed to the Order of Business. First, Senator O' Loughlin wanted to acknowledge the work of the Oireachtas in becoming an advancing disability equality organisation and receiving that award, and for facilitating the OWL programme which has allowed young people with disadvantaged backgrounds to come into the Oireachtas to work and do internships. She said that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...faced by the early years sector. I will deal with that in my reply. The first Senator to raise an issue this morning was Senator Dolan. She welcomed the additional beds in Portiuncula Hospital and the doubling of capacity there. Senator O'Loughlin spoke this morning about our former colleague, Councillor Damien O'Reilly. I concur with her remarks and thank all Senators across the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I extend a warm welcome to the Slovenian ambassador. A new friendship group between Slovenia and Ireland was set up this term. It is great to have the ambassador visiting the House. The Order of Business is expressions of sympathy on the death of former Senator Mary Jackman, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 1, Courts and Civil Law...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all the Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. I welcome our two guests, Mia Galligan and Mya Doocey, to the Visitors Gallery and congratulate them on their really important work. It would have been a taboo subject for many years. When I was playing football, it just was not talked about. I am glad to see there has even been a move away from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...) Act 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Government commitments on offshore renewable energy, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed six minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Everybody is very welcome to the Chamber. The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 – Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn at 5 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...accordance with the arrangements set out in the motion agreed by the House on Wednesday, 17 May 2023; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes and those of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes; all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Senators who contributed. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about the Newbridge community group, the public meeting held to discuss commuter issues and the group's disappointment over the NTA declining to attend. She also spoke about Irish Water, the inability to get answers where water quality was poor but not an immediate threat to public health, and how Irish citizens in those areas...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2023, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding Planning and Development (Section 181) Regulations 2023, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, motion re Planning and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Lisa Chambers: We will engage with the Minister's office and determine what is appropriate in terms of facilitating the debate on all the issues and ensuring an opportunity in the House to debate the report. The report is an important body of work that was commissioned and published by the committee. Senator Warfield spoke about rents going up by 25%. Everyone is aware that the rental sector is under...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business. Senator Conway raised the Windsor agreement in the context of Northern Ireland institutions. He has called for the political parties in Northern Ireland to get around the table and get back up and running. He also acknowledged the work of Clare GAA in some of its recent projects. Senator Malcolm Byrne acknowledged that it was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. Senator Conway spoke this morning, as he has done previously, on issues around the payment outstanding to many hoteliers across the country housing refugees and providing food and board. I will ask for an update from the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. However the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...I tabled. It received cross-party support. Nobody is suggesting that there is not a problem in Yemen. There is a massive crisis there. We know of the numbers of people who have lost their lives and will continue to lose their lives without proper support. There is a shared vision in this House to address human rights abuses across the globe. That is evidenced by the many debates that...

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

Lisa Chambers: I thank all the Members who contributed to the Order of Business, which was kicked off by Senator Dooley who raised the tourism sector, in particular hospitality and the rising cost of hotel accommodation, especially in the capital city. He gave examples of how Dublin compares with other capital cities, such as London, Lisbon and Berlin. From the figures stated by the Senator, we seem to be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...Malcolm Byrne kicked off the debate this morning. He spoke about the work the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU has been doing to build trust between the EU and the UK and between Ireland and the UK throughout the Brexit process. It is incumbent on all of us to build that trust. He also spoke about the need for greater co-operation. I fully endorse...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I agree with the Order of Business. I thank the Leader for reacting so quickly and timely to organise a debate today on Palestine, Israel and the occupied territories. Many of us in this House will welcome the opportunity to say what we feel and think about the situation. I commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs on his performance at the meeting of the UN Security Council and his strong...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I begin my contribution this morning by acknowledging Jennifer Poole, a lady who lost her life at the weekend at the hands of her partner, a man. Once again, yet another woman has died in this country because of domestic violence and the violence of a man - her partner, someone she trusted and knew. She leaves behind her two children, family, friends and neighbours, who are all devastated...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank Senator Boyhan. It is very apt that he is the Chair this evening. It shows the seriousness of the issue and the fact that it is real people and real testimonies that are at the heart of this report. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. It is good that he is here to listen to the contribution of Senators. This is really only the beginning of the healing process. I am not sure...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to voice my agreement with the Order of Business and raise a couple of items. As Members will be aware, the national development plan, NDP, is currently being reviewed and is open for public consultation. People can submit their ideas and suggestions before the end of January. I know the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will be coming to the Chamber early in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (24 Sep 2020)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking this matter. The issue is unaccompanied minors from the Moria camp on Lesbos. It is the largest refugee camp in Europe and home - I use that word lightly - to almost 13,000 men, women and children. The camp was initially built to house less than 3,000. Almost two weeks ago, the camp was burned and 12,000 men, women and children were left on...