Results 1-20 of 29 for carers speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...for work to be done. I know that it is not just an issue in Kildare; it is across the board.I take on board the Senator's comments on jobseeker's allowance and benefit, the occasional friction with getting carer's allowance, and people being put through the mill in that regard. Our carers deserve full appreciation and respect. Things should be made as easy as possible to try to provide...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 128(7), Private Member's business, motion regarding family carers, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...regarding a pedestrian bridge and signage along the blueway in Rathangan that will require €3.5 million to deliver. I would like to see that delivered. Senator Boyhan spoke about the family carers debate that will happen later on. He welcomed the debate and thanked Fine Gael for using its Private Members' slot to facilitate such an important debate. He also congratulated the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...events. I mention those poor children. It has been reported that one girl has received catastrophic injuries and is still receiving treatment. Thankfully the other two children have been released but their carer is still in hospital. Our thoughts are first and foremost with those children, their families and the school community at Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: I thank her for checking all of us on that because it is important to be reminded that is not just her issue, but an issue for all of us. The statistics and numbers speak for themselves. I again extend our sympathies to the family of Patrick, the young boy who lost his life at 12 years of age. I can only imagine how traumatic it is for his family to be dealing with that. That age is far...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...the Oireachtas Work Learning,OWL, programme, where 72% of participants ended up with a permanent job. She commended all those who participated. She also drew our attention to the plight of foster carers, as did Senator Malcolm Byrne, and the fact that in the Social Protection Bill, it is anticipated that those payments will not come into effect until November of next year which is quite...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...made the point that our disability sector would not function without these workers, who are predominantly female. There is a disparity there in terms of treatment. As a country, we seem to undervalue the work of carers and those working in the care sector. When we look at the wages earned in other sectors, they do not really reflect the importance of the work that is done, so I will...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...Senators to see when we can resume Committee Stage and continue to progress the Bill. Senator Wall also spoke about a motion in the Lower House on autism and disability services. He made a very good point on carer's allowance and the need to address the rates being paid to carers Senator Burke about jury service. There is quite the anomaly. Many Members called for jury service will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ..., it serves our region. Everyone in County Mayo and everywhere else between Galway and Donegal will go to Galway for their treatment. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about the need to increase the allowance for foster carers in line with inflation. If I am correct, I think the request from the foster carers is that the allowance would go up by 20%, which is very reasonable. It would need to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...that it if we are trying to reduce our energy consumption, it makes sense to convert lighting. Senator Garret Ahearn spoke about the briefing he attended organised by Senator Keogan and spoke about the challenges for family carers. He made a very valid point about women predominantly often having to leave their professions in the workforce to care at home and the challenges faced by many...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...Joe O'Reilly commended Senator Ruane on her TV appearances. I concur with his remarks in that regard. Senator Ruane is doing a fabulous job. He raised a particular issue around home help and carers. I ask the Senator to table a Commencement matter initially. If that does not bear fruit, he should come back to me and we will schedule a more lengthy discussion on the matter. I am happy...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...Members and citizens will be aware of the conversations around the woman's place in the home, with particular reference to Article 41(2), but there are other key recommendations as well, including a pension system for carers; extended parental leave for the first year of a child's life for both parents; recognition of care responsibilities; and recognition of the cost associated with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ..., which did a fantastic job campaigning for it. The Senator also welcomed the free school bus provision. Senator Murphy spoke about the budget and made the point that, in particular, it was a good budget for carers. I absolutely agree with his remarks. It represents €1,600 back into the pockets of carers, which is approximately €30 a week. It is a significant increase...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...industry and has requested a debate on that. He also acknowledged and welcomed the pre-budget briefings we have all been facilitated to attend by different groups, in particular this morning by Family Carers Ireland and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which were in Buswells Hotel. I attended both briefings. I would agree with Senator Conway's remarks that some of the statistics and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...in Mr. Dunne's document related to the payment scheme that has been put in place for artists. It was suggested that this could be the basis for a new way of thinking about financial supports for carers. Will he elaborate on the thinking behind that? It is a novel suggestion that we have not discussed, partly because that scheme is brand new. It may be a good starting point for us. He...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...on the Order Paper since 2018. Senator Wall mentioned the attendance at the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands of representatives of Family Carers Ireland. He referenced the very powerful testimonies given by some of the witnesses there. We know the important and valuable work that carers do in this country. Not only do they save the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...there are conflicts in other countries apart from the Ukraine. He referenced Syria, Yemen and China and the is need to acknowledge the other conflict zones. The Senator also referenced the report by Family Carers Ireland that was published last Tuesday entitled Care at Home: Costs of Care Arising from Disability, which I think was mentioned in the Seanad that day as well. The report...

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

Lisa Chambers: .... I sympathise with other families who are also in this situation. It seems to be particularly difficult when applying for a child's first passport. It is much easier to get other passports. Senator Wall spoke about the Family Carers Ireland report that was launched today and commended the authors of that report and all of us who fed into it. It is an important body of work. He put...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...a coffee morning in Ballinasloe that raised in excess of €600. I wish that community well. Senator McGreehan raised the issue of a basic income for artists, but also the need for a basic income for carers. I think all Senators would support that. Senator Gavan spoke about the safe access legislation that will come before the House on Thursday and asked for cross-party support for...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: .... We see a record budget for next year, 2022, involving an increase of €558 million. We see increases across all social protection payment recipients: pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents - everybody is getting an increase to reflect the increase in the cost of living. The increase in the cost of living is a particular problem in Ireland and we are conscious...