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

Vincent P Martin: Yesterday's Order of Business was a special occasion. It was fitting, appropriate and a dignified occasion. I commend the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and all Senators on making it a very special moment for any Senator to be present for. I hope and do not doubt that Senator Norris appreciated it. Yesterday reminded us all of the importance of public service and that public service to the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Yes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: As was stated, in the past so-called non-marital families, especially single mothers, were discriminated against and made feel like they were not a full part of society. In this House, which is reflective of society, we have had a number of passionate contributions.We heard from Senator Ruane today, who feels in her experiences she was treated like a second-class citizen. We heard from...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome former Senator O'Donovan and his visitors to the Gallery. It is a good day to be here because they will see our Chamber in action. Yesterday, we were all on the one page paying tribute to a Member who gave 36 continuous years of unbroken service. As an Independent, Senator Norris made a huge impact. Today, we agree to disagree and that is part of democracy. The visitors are...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: And be asked the question. I respectfully agree to disagree.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I will read into the record of the House the view of One Family Ireland, the national organisation for one-parent families and people sharing parenting or separating. It has come out for a "Yes" vote. I respect its view because it is on the front line. I do not question that there are some ulterior motives behind what they say. They should give guidance and be respected because they are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I seek leave of the House to take No. 14 on today's Order Paper before No. 1, so I can introduce my cross-party Bill entitled Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024. Currently, a person who is charged with breaching a domestic violence protective order of any kind can only be prosecuted in a summary fashion and the accused always faces a lighter bail regime. Domestic violence is often all...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 for the purpose of providing for an indictable offence under that section, to amend the Schedule to the Bail Act 1997 so as to include a reference to an offence under the said section 33, and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Dec 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Yesterday a new planning and environmental court was officially launched in a bid to speed up complex judicial review cases. A UN worldwide report, commissioned in 2016, concerning the adjudication of environmental disputes, concluded that the establishment of environmental courts and tribunals is a key step in improving the adjudication of environmental disputes. The Citizens' Assembly on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Chairperson. I welcome the Commissioner and his colleagues and thank them for their attendance and participation at the committee this afternoon. I would also like to put on the record my deep gratitude to the members of the force who put themselves in harm's way to protect the people of Ireland and, yet again, stood up, were tested and put themselves on the line. I would also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Are there sufficient lockers in stations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: In respect of the lockers that the Garda has, does all the necessary gear - fire-proof suits, body armour, public order batons, boots, helmets, communication gear and now tasers - fit in them? Are the lockers sufficiently large to contain all the necessary equipment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: It is a separate locker.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Are they adequate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Reference was made to monitoring online activity and that, I would submit, is vital to give An Garda Síochána a heads-up on what might happen. Without going into intelligence, can the Commissioner give the committee more information about what that entails? How many staff are there and are they dedicated solely to this purpose? Is it a 24-7 role? What is the training, including...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Is the Commissioner satisfied he has adequate resources to monitor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: Does the Commissioner have adequate personnel?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Commissioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Vincent P Martin: It is well reported and documented that the short- to medium-term response to take us up to Christmas includes the deployment of four public order units. People are concerned about a cliff edge. Is the Commissioner prepared to come back to the committee after Christmas? What is his vision for the longer term for protecting people and ensuring Dublin is safe? Will he come back to the...