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Seanad: Ireland's Bid for European Banking Authority: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: I will ask the Minister of State to sum up. It is great to see one of our former colleagues rise to hold ministerial office.

Seanad: Ireland's Bid for European Banking Authority: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes the statements on Ireland's bid for the European Banking Authority. We will now move on to No. 6.

Seanad: Garda Overtime Budget: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House in a week that has not been easy for him. However, there are no easy weeks when one is Minister for Justice and Equality and it has, in many ways, been just another week. The circular was circulated and it could be said that whoever was responsible for that jumped the gun because if he or she had done more research, he or she would have realised that the...

Seanad: Garda Overtime Budget: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: I am not saying it only about the Garda but about other Departments.

Seanad: Garda Overtime Budget: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: We need multi-annual funding badly.

Seanad: Garda Overtime Budget: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for his contribution this evening.

Seanad: Garda Overtime Budget: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: On behalf of the Fine Gael group, we are delighted that this piece of extremely important legislation has got over the line. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is absolutely right, there was robust debate here both on Second Stage and on Committee Stage, and indeed on Committee Stage resumed. That is the way it should be because everyone here wants to get this right. This Bill will...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: It is worth mentioning.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2017)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday at 3.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: I too wish to add my voice in support of the all-party consensus on the Government's approach to Brexit. That is very welcome. I also pay tribute to all involved in the public hearings of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on the national anthem this morning. That formula is working very well. The Cathaoirleach was the Chair of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee in the last...

Seanad: Department of Rural and Community Development: Statements (5 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: I commend Senator Ó Céidigh, who created thousands of jobs in his many different roles and who continues to create jobs. I understand that he has recently established a new business in Connemara, which his daughter is running. The entrepreneurial spirit is with Senator Ó Céidigh and we are fortunate to have his expertise in the House. I wholeheartedly welcome the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: Before the Chairman calls a vote, I want to raise a separate ----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: It was not because we had not said "Tá" or "Níl", or had we?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: Did we? I want to raise an issue about tobacco -----

Seanad: Business of Seanad (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: On behalf of the Leader, I propose, notwithstanding anything that has already been decided on the Order of Business, that Committee Stage of the Finance Bill conclude at 4.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; that No. 2 be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and that the time allowed for that be no longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes, and that No. 3 commences immediately on the conclusion of No. 2.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: The line of questioning is becoming inappropriate. I have great regard and respect for Deputy O'Callaghan but this line of questioning is in the realm of total speculation. It is inappropriate and borders on interfering with the disclosures tribunal. The Chairman has a responsibility to rule it out of order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: Would the Chairman not agree that it is inappropriate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: Will the Chairman clarify how long we have for questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Martin Conway: I am here most weeks.