Results 1-20 of 52 for cork speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...of Gaza are being starved, tormented and tortured by the IDF. All we can say, as we have said repeatedly, is that we need a ceasefire now, peace in the region and a two-state solution. Senator Gavan made reference to the housing crisis in Cork, as he sees it, in terms of vacant homes. I remind the Senator that the vacant homes grant of up to €70,000 is available from the State to...

Seanad: Cost of Doing Business: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...city is sitting vacant. In Mayo and Roscommon, the rate is 17.4%. In Donegal, it is 18.2%. That it is in stark contrast to the national average, which is 14.3%. In Meath and Wexford, the rate is 10% and it is 12.2% in Cork. There is a regional imbalance there. We have higher rates of commercial vacancies in the western region than anywhere else in the country and it is far above the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...go on maternity leave but the Senator is correct that those working in the public health system, and public nurses, tend to be women more than men and it is more of an issue there. Senator Gavan spoke about section 39 workers in the south in counties Cork and Kerry and the challenges there and he asked for a debate with the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. The Minister is not...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vacant Properties (6 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...counties, all of which are in the west of Ireland and far above the national average of 14.3%. By comparison, the lowest rates in the country were in Meath at 10%, in Wexford at 10.5% and in Cork at 12.2% so this paints a very clear picture of an economic imbalance between the west of Ireland and the rest of the country. I believe the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...holidaymakers and ensure the tourism sector is supported, particularly in rural areas, where it is a significant employer.We have to strike the right balance. There are definitely challenges in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, where too many properties in the city centres are not available for long-term rent for families and individuals. That should be kept separate from small little...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...the vast majority of households received a substantial reduction in their bill because of that credit. Senator Davitt asked for a review of the Sligo-Dublin train line in light of a review of the Cork-Dublin line having taken place. He has advocated for a more frequent service and I certainly support that call from Senator Davitt. Senator Kyne raised the issue, as has been raised...

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

Lisa Chambers: Of course, Cork is our second biggest airport. People are voting with their feet. We have seen an increase in passenger numbers out of all of those airports, Cork, Shannon and Knock, because people like flying out of them. Demand drives where airlines look to schedule flights. It is a little bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario.The airports in question are doing such a good job that they are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...with the Senator’s remarks that accountability is required across the board and that, sometimes, those in glasshouses should not throw stones. Finally, Senator Lombard again spoke about the GAA issue, in particular from the Cork aspect. Many of their games appear to be planned to be behind the paywall. He has taken the view that perhaps Cork was selected because it is a big...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...to provide the service but have not been able to get that yet at an affordable price. He was honest in saying that what were quoted to Iarnród Éireann were extortionate prices. They reinstated the services on the Cork line; those were the first to go back. It is the intention of Irish Rail to get those services back up. It is a long journey from Westport to Dublin; you are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...topic that seems to provoke a very strong response from different quarters in our country. The Tánaiste recently held the consultative form on defence at three different locations, with dates in Cork and Galway and two in Dublin. I attended the event in Galway. I would have a particular interest in that area anyway, having been in the Reserve Defence Force for a number of years and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2023)

Lisa Chambers: .... I hope that people are listened to. Senator McGreehan spoke again about the flooding on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth. We send our sympathies to the families, businesses and communities in Cork and Louth who have experienced significant flooding in recent weeks. Watching the impact on those businesses has been harrowing, particularly coming into the Christmas trade period,...

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: .... She has been very hands-on in dealing with the issue of domestic violence. Senator O'Loughlin also raised the issue of drug crime, which is linked to the drug seizure off the west coast of Cork, and requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, about drugs. We will request that debate at the earliest opportunity. Certainly, the topic is now more widely discussed,...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...matter, perhaps there is another way in which I can assist in trying to get some information, and I will work with him on that. Senator Craughwell spoke about the Naval Service and the drugs seizure of the coast of Cork. He made the point, as he often does, that the Naval Service is not at the capacity at which it needs to be. It is accepted that some of our naval ships are not manned...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...raised issues. Senator O'Loughlin spoke about the Defence Forces, as did Senator McDowell and others, and commended the bravery, exceptional professionalism and skill displayed off the coast of Cork yesterday. What may have looked, from the footage, like an easy operation was far from it. In treacherous conditions, they managed to land on the ship and get hold of that large consignment...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...across third level through the HEA and the provision of pharmacy courses in the west of Ireland, which is very welcome. Senator Craughwell welcomed the consultative forum that is kicking off tomorrow in Cork. It will then go to Galway on Friday and will be in Dublin on Monday and Tuesday of next week. He welcomed the fact we are having an honest and open debate. I concur with the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...consultative forum announced by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence to look at security, defence and foreign policy. It will meet across three locations on four dates, once each in Cork and Galway and on two days in Dublin. I have just made the Senator aware that details of all speakers will be out today on the Department of Foreign Affairs website. An...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...area of emerging technologies, AI and data protection. It is a big space but having a debate here would be a good starting point. Senator Tim Lombard spoke about CAMHS and the staffing situation and vacancies in Cork, in his own area. Senator Maria Sherlock spoke about the Charities Association of Ireland and the ongoing challenges there with recruitment and retention and the pay...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...an important day for a number of people who are watching and listening to this debate. I acknowledge Eve McDowell and Una Ring, who are observing proceedings from their home locations in counties Cork and Sligo. I thank the Minister for the acknowledgement in his opening remarks of the work done by Eva, Una and me in bringing forward the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment)...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...in the Chamber on Thursday for statements on health and emergency department waiting times. Senator Boylan spoke about dog welfare issues. It is disgraceful to hear the situation. I cannot understand it. I appeal to Cork County Council to remove those animals without delay. They should not be in a facility where it has already been adjudicated upon that they are not safe. Those...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...and of course, all the Seanadóirí as well. Having got to know him over many years - the last term and this term - I have no doubt that he will do a fantastic job as Chair. He is passionate about Cork and even more passionate about his party, Fine Gael. He is sometimes tribal but I find that quite endearing. Maybe I would say that. It is that passion he brings to the job and...