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Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Martin Conway: If somebody wishes to do three months and the other partner in the relationship wishes to take three months, we as a society and as a Government should be able to facilitate that because it is correct that the vast majority of modern fathers want to play an active role in the raising of their children. This should not be a major difficulty. There maternity leave period is six months and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I join with my colleagues in welcoming the Tánaiste to the House. She is a regular visitor here to introduce forward-thinking legislation. I find myself in the position of agreeing with my colleagues, Senators Paul Daly and McDowell. That is not unique because, unlike elsewhere, it often happens in this House. We are fortunate to have the current Tánaiste and Minister for Justice...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (31 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. This is exceptionally important legislation, on which people have worked hard. I echo the point that it always seems to be the same people who do the heavy lifting. I commend the non-governmental organisations which have supported Senators in drawing up amendments. As everyone, including the Tánaiste, will agree, all of the amendments have...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I join Senators in congratulating the Minister of State on his reappointment. It is obviously a great relief to him to continue the good work he is doing. It is also a great relief to many of us here who have a deep interest in the Department of Justice and Equality because he has been doing phenomenal work in that area. Unfortunately, 12 months is not enough and a significant portion of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2017 and ending on 29 June 2018.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: A bit of ciúnas.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Correct.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Longer.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State has put out his hand looking for consensus. It is easy-----

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Hang on one second. I have just got up. Only one sentence has left my mouth and the Senators are already heckling. Forget about it. That is hardly the way to do business.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I have always contributed in the House in a positive manner. This is my first time speaking in the debate, so the last thing that should happen the minute I stand is for all of the Senators to heckle me. What is the idea? That is hardly consensus or respect for people. It is disgraceful. I have always admired Senator Mark Daly for championing this issue. In the previous Seanad, I tabled...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: As the Minister of State gets his thoughts together I shall make a point about costs and money. This is a human rights issue so costs should be irrelevant. One cannot put a cost on human rights, accessibility to society and accessibility to State services. With due deference to the Acting Chairman, who is representing the Cathaoirleach, this matter should not be reduced to pounds,...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: In many ways it was pounds, shillings and pence that destroyed this country in the early noughties.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I would love to see it removed.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: The Senator has made a fair point.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris makes sense every now and then.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I see the logic in using the word "required", to be frank. I would like a little more definition of a public body. For example, is Dublin Bus considered a public body? What happens if somebody gets on a bus that belongs to Dublin Bus? I have probably stretched this matter a bit. I would like clarity on exactly what is a prescribed public body before I sit comfortably with the word "required".

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Yes, please.