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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...was making about how we want to continue to be the land of welcomes that we have been and which I believe we always will be. Senator Lynn Boylan spoke about animal welfare, with particular reference to dogs. The Senator has regularly raised this issue over the last four years and been a real champion of dog and cat welfare, especially dog welfare. I will seek an update from the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1." I am happy to accept the amendment to the Order of Business. I commend the Senator on her work on animal welfare, animal protection and the control of dogs. We look forward to the debate on that Bill at the earliest opportunity. I also want to extend my sympathies, as Leader, to the family of Kenneth McBride and Glenmore Athletic Club. Kenneth...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...for All. He mentioned adaptation grants and the Part V affordable purchase scheme. I will request that debate or maybe a more general debate on housing, particularly as there is much to consider. Senator Boylan spoke about the control of dogs, fines and disparity across the board. There is a bigger issue in terms of dogs. For starters, there are not enough dog wardens. There are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...to engaging with the IFA in our constant briefings with it. Senator Boylan spoke about COP28 and new legislation coming through on welfare for animals and on companion animals. The Senator often raises dog welfare in the House. I completely agree with sending out the message that if people are thinking of getting a pet for Christmas, they should look to rescue dogs and not puppy farms....

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

Lisa Chambers: ...to have conversations, particularly where there might be a vacuum of information. It is important that facts are given and that we have that discussion in both Houses of the Oireachtas. Senator Conway spoke about guide dogs being precluded from certain public areas and of the need to remind people that the law states that guide dogs are permitted in all areas.He also spoke about St....

Seanad: Visit of Slovak Delegation (4 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Boylan spoke about it being World Animal Day and about the issue of dog welfare, as the Senator often does. I want to put on the record that I fully share the Senator's concerns about dog welfare. She rightly pointed out that people took in pets during the Covid-19 period that maybe in hindsight they could not manage when they went back to work or back to the office. That is posing...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...do not accept pets. I acknowledge that is a challenge. There are rights on both sides. It is the right of property owners to protect their property and they may feel a pet would cause damage. I have a dog and have huge sympathy for anybody who may have to give up their pet when moving. Perhaps there is scope to do something in this area. The Senator pointed to new legislation, which...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...in County Clare. Senator Byrne asked for a debate on the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022. In fairness, I think the Senator tabled that Bill over two years ago at this stage. Illegal dumping and dog fouling are big issues in communities, towns and villages across the country. It is a big issue for councillors because they deal with it on a daily basis. There seems...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...increases in terms of inflation. We probably need to keep step with that if we are going to provide the same standard of meals to students across the country and expand the programme. Senator Murphy raised an issue around dog owners and the issue of dogs attacking sheep. Senator Paddy Burke requested a debate on public transport and capacity issues. I certainly agree with the Senator in...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...in a house full of women and how on International Women's Day, he left the house this morning in the full knowledge of what day it was and how important it was. I am in a house full of men; even the dog is a boy. It is the complete opposite but, equally, I am really lucky to have the family I have. The Senator also highlighted the issue of school building projects that have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...Such prosecutions are hard to get over the line and are often not progressed to that stage. It is really important that there has been a conviction in this case. I heard the statistics on the radio from Dogs Trust on the number of homeowners and renters who are giving up their pets for various reasons. There was an increase in people taking on a pet during the course of the pandemic and...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...for Health was also requested by Senators Mark Daly and Maria Byrne. The Minister for Health is 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...

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

Lisa Chambers: .... That model should be available for those who want it. Senator Boylan raised the pitbull attack on Alejandro Miszan. It was a really serious attack. I take a different view from the Senator. Some breeds of dog are more dangerous than others. If it takes us ten years to get rid of them, I would support a long-term plan. I do not think we could suggest culling all dogs of one breed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and Other Matters: European Movement Ireland (28 Sep 2022)

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

Lisa Chambers: ...is a collective onus on all of us to work to deal with that issue. She requested a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, at the earliest opportunity. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of stray dogs attacking livestock, such as sheep and cattle. There were 241 incidents reported in 2020. However, the belief is that many more go unreported. He requested a debate with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...to raise issues around vaccines with him. Senator Maria Byrne raised an issue around University Hospital Limerick and had a good-news story for us, which was nice to hear. Bonnie the therapy dog is retiring. We wish her and the team well. It sounds like she did a fantastic job over the years with the children in the paediatric unit of University Hospital Limerick. It is a fantastic...