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

Lisa Chambers: .... According to the Minster, Deputy Coveney, vacancy levels can rise and fall. However, figures will show they are only rising. If we look at the programme for Government, we are committed to examining ways to ensure unused buildings come back into circulation. We are four years in now and we are still waiting on a plan to be published on that. I ask again a sense of urgency be applied...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of passenger name record data, to be taken on conclusion of No. 3, without debate; No. 5, Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 6, Local Government (Mayor...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...and how we do policing. The issue of national security has not been taken seriously enough and people in the sector have said we need to have a greater focus on this. We want to ask the Minister to examine that when the Bill has concluded and do a little bit of work on the whole area of national security and intelligence. It has been left to the side. My fear is that we will wait for...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...responsibilities as a serving member of the Garda and that the roles effectively can be the same if that is the direction. There is an opportunity here to review how the Garda Reserve is working and to examine its potential more broadly, acknowledging that, because it is a volunteer role, people do not come to that role in the same way they come to working as a permanent member of the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...Agency Bill 2023 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to conclude at 4.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...and a lot of work has gone into it by the Minister, her Department and the Government as a whole. I welcome the proposed reforms within it. I welcome the establishment of the office of the independent examiner for security legislation. This particular issue in terms of national security has really come front and centre in recent years. We are far more aware now as an island nation of...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...do so. We have an ambitious target to get to zero fatalities on our roads. It is achievable but it will require the use of technology and a change in policy. The Minister of State is keen to examine speed limits but colleagues have raised concerns about enforcement of existing limits. There is a perception, which may be right or wrong, that speed vans tend to operate in areas where it...

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...; and substitute the following: - “Seanad Éireann resolves that the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 be deemed to be read a second time this day 12 months, to allow for time to further examine the issues raised in the Bill alongside ongoing work that underpins significant developments around a program of transformation in disability services.” I thank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Security and Defence Policy: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...countries are well regarded. We have a role to play in peacekeeping and we will always play that role. We are very proud of our UN peacekeeping missions and our Defence Forces history. We must examine greater co-operation at an EU level, and be honest about what we need to do to defend our own territory and protect our citizens, as well as having an honest conversation with citizens...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...remain as it is. This poses a challenge because the request is to maintain its zoning as residential and treat it as agricultural. I am not sure whether this can be facilitated but it is being examined. Certainly the Minister is very aware of land that is being actively farmed and that it is an anomaly. It was never intended to be the subject of the tax. We want to prevent land...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...an impact but we will get through that and are doing so now. Finally, to move forward and assure the future of the peace, we must resolve the legacy issues for peace and reconciliation. We must re-examine the relationships between North, the South, the UK, Ireland and the EU. There has to be an all-island focus on maintaining the peace agreement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: -----in circumstances where Members may need the grant but may choose not to avail of it. I ask the commission to re-examine that. The grant should be made available up to a certain amount. If someone wants to go above that amount, that will be absolutely fine. Many Members will not avail of the grant in any event. We should not deter people from availing of it, however, especially when...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...grant cannot be accessed piece by piece, for windows and doors. It makes no sense. The grant is less if the work is done piece by piece, which is what most households can afford to do. The scheme needs to be examined. I have spoken directly with the Minister about this issue. He and his Department are working on how the scheme can be amended and improved to ensure it is accessible and...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...it is a specific issue. That might yield sufficient information or flag the issue with the Minister. A request was made by Senator O'Sullivan, supported by Senators Paddy Burke and Gallagher, for a debate to examine the issue of NGOs, including how they are established and funded, how they operate and how many of them there are. I will make that request to the Minister. The Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...I do not have a full response for the Senator but I acknowledge the remarks she has made in that regard. Senator Conway spoke this morning about a story by the journalist Ciara Phelan in the Irish Examineraround the delays in court hearings and proceedings for domestic violence cases. As the saying often goes in legal terms, justice delayed is justice denied. The delays are unacceptable...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...bringing it forward to the House. While we have the opportunity, it does allow us to discuss issues pertaining to domestic violence, violence against women and sexual crimes. The article in the Irish Examineraround court delays has been referred to. It is quite obvious that we do not have enough judges to deal with the case work that is coming through. The Minister of State will be very...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...to ensure every citizens have the words of anthem. It is a very worthwhile cause and I wish her well in her campaign. Senator Maria Byrne spoke about potential challenges with the 2024 leaving certificate examinations. I note the Senator's comments and understand she is going to engage directly with the Minister, Deputy Foley. I ask the Senator to come back to me if there is any...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...and an appropriate medical package. I agree and concur with the Senator's remarks Senator Buttimer spoke about forestry and has asked for a debate on the junior certificate exams, the national State examination board, and how we can reimagine and rework that for future years. That request has gone in. Senator Dooley has asked for a debate on the revaluation of commercial rates and the...

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

Lisa Chambers: ...changes in breast tissue, the obvious signs and when to seek help. Obviously, we still have a way to go with tackling cancer. We have the fantastic BreastCheck screening programme that commences examining people at the age of 50. There is an idea to lower the age at which the screening programme commences because 25% of women develop breast cancer when they are under the age of 50. So...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...a pay increase. It is long overdue. If these workers did not do the work that they did, there would not be disability services in most parts of the country. I hope that our Government colleagues examine this matter seriously and address it without further delay.