Results 1-12 of 12 for destroyed speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...of vehicle ownership or renewal of motor tax can be recorded. ‘Write offs’ generally refer to vehicles that have been extensively damaged and designated by insurers as being totally or substantially destroyed (Category A and B). According to the NVDF record, the vehicle in question is not recorded as a Category A or B vehicle, so there are no restrictions on the vehicle...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...the vast majority of the population have been displaced. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs currently cites reports that over 60% of Gaza's housing units have been destroyed or damaged. Only 16 of the 36 hospitals in Gaza remain partially functional. Water availability in Gaza continues to diminish, with municipals' wells operating at a mere one tenth...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...issues, I have absolutely zero confidence in Sinn Féin. I have zero confidence in Sinn Féin as a party giving the Garda the support it needs to deal with the far right who want to undermine and destroy our country. Sinn Féin has seen a political opportunity and seized on the recent horrific events for its own political gain. This is pure political exploitation at a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...actively examined. While a range of systems is available at present, there is no 100% effective technological solution when it comes to counter-drone measures. There are risks associated with destroying a drone and also issues with the use of radio and signal jamming equipment at an airport. Such risks have to be considered in deploying counter-drone technology, in consultation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...counter drone systems are being examined. While there is a range of systems available at present, there is no 100% effective technological solution when it comes to counter drone measures.  There are risks associated with destroying a drone and also issues with the use of radio and signal jamming equipment at an airport.  Such risks have to be considered in deploying counter...

Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...have continued blasting and extraction. They appear to be able to act as a law unto themselves, even in special areas of conservation. We need to understand, before even more of our habitat is destroyed, why the mechanisms in place to block these operations are not working. As a party we have put forward several constructive proposals to deal with the small number of commercial...

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...and food. The Army ranger wing specifically provided security during the construction of the Irish base and conducted key long-range patrols in specialist reconnaissance vehicles. It also engaged in destroying unexploded viable devices. However, there are a number of areas that require clarification. We need more information on why we are engaging at this time. Could the Minister of...

Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 May 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...issue. This Bill seeks to achieve a few things. It will be an offence to ride a scrambler bike in a public place where it is antisocial. It gives the Garda the power to seize and dispose of or destroy these bikes. I have heard gardaí state at public meetings that the children's parents have collected the scrambler bikes from An Garda Síochána because of the lacuna in...

Implementing the National Drugs Strategy: Statements (28 Jun 2018)

Jack Chambers: ...facing significant budgetary tightening along with increased demand for their services. What has happened in the past 12 months? How many people have died from drug overdoses? How many lives have been destroyed by substance abuse? What is the net impact of 12 months of inaction? The health system has not been rebalanced to help people with addictions to the extent that is needed....

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: As my colleague mentioned, problem gambling has spiralled out of control. Thousands of lives have been ruined by a failure to regulate the gambling sector. I refer to families destroyed by lies, homes taken away because of massive debts and lives lost because of depression and suicide. We have 1930s-era laws for 2018 problems. When the current rules to control the gambling sector were...

Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: ...work, in the most testing of environments with the tightest of budgets. The latter two have recommended the introduction of a supervised injecting facility. Both of the groups see and experience daily how drugs destroy lives and devastate families. They are well placed to offer input in this area. A supervised injecting facility can only be successful if it is considered the start...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...and yellows, but people should not be fooled. There is nothing harmless about the damage these drugs are causing, their devastating health effects, the cost to our health services, the relationships that have been destroyed and the lives that have been ruined. We are banning these drugs because they are harmful and because the bodies trying to tackle the problem, such as community groups...