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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: One of the best performers in this House lost his seat. We were all shocked to see that happen. Elections are funny. This Bill is important. I would like to see it pass Second Stage and go on to Committee Stage where we can debate and discuss it in the intricate detail it deserves. People have put time and effort into this Bill and it deserves to go through to Committee Stage where it...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I, too, welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality. We are discussing very important aspects. For too long, the system of judicial appointments has not been dealt with. I share Senator McDowell's concern about a moratorium. The legislation the Tánaiste proposes is a very important incremental step forward in tidying up the process. We have been very lucky to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Ar 10.30 maidin amarach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Commissioner and her team. The behaviour and attitude survey to which Dr. Singh referred is indicative of the work the Commissioner is doing. She is leading an operation which is in change mode. It is interesting that the survey that put confidence above 85% happened within the first 12 months of the Commissioner taking charge of the Garda Síochána. I have observed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I would like to hear the Commissioner's views on the proposed four days of industrial action.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: We all know who it is anyway, so it is all right.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Good strategy.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the representatives of the deaf community to the Chamber, many of whom I have got to know in recent years as a result of the very intensive and appropriate campaign they, in particular Dr. John Bosco Conama, have run. I also welcome the students from Bishopstown. I received their correspondence. It is great when young people go to the trouble of writing to Oireachtas Members to...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: All of my colleagues have been e-mailing like mad members of the deaf community to inform them that it will be passed on Second Stage. It was the best or worst kept secret, but it is the right thing to do and we are all here to do the right thing. This is a classic example of the new politics. People such as Senator Mark Daly and I who are on opposite sides in many debates are at one on...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. It is great to have a busy Minister of State take time to come to the House and show respect for the Seanad and the work it does. I thank Senator Victor Boyhan for proposing the motion. He and his team put much thought into justice issues, as is reflected in the important motion before us. I listened carefully to Senator...

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I also welcome the Minister to the House. She held the position of Leader of the Opposition prior to her entering Dáil Éireann and the heights of ministerial power. She brought much to this House and is bringing a lot to it as regular visitor. This legislation is simply a technical amendment that is necessary as a result of Mr. Justice Moriarty's ruling in the High Court this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Playground Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: The Cathaoirleach did great work in the whole area of fisheries when he was a Deputy. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Kyne, to the House. This is the first time I have had an opportunity to welcome him here. I congratulate him on the outstanding job he is doing. Before the crash, significant funding was made available from central Government for playgrounds which was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Playground Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: That is a comprehensive reply. Will the Minister of State ask officials in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to give me a contact person in this review to whom I can make a submission? I know many people who would like to make their views known to the review process.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: The issue of rural rail should not come down to a debate between rural Ireland and urban Ireland. The reality is that billions have been spent on transportation in Dublin city on the Luas cross-city service, and it is appropriate that this is the case, but people living in rural Ireland have the right to be able to commute from one town to another. Elderly people living in parts of west...