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Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I extend my sympathies to Lucia O'Farrell on the tragic death of her son, Shane, who should not have tragically died in the manner he did. It is clear that issues arise that were totally wrong and should not have happened. It is just not acceptable to have someone out on bail with multiple convictions who was allowed to drive a car and to cause this...

Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (14 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, to the House on this special day. This special speech is a special acknowledgement and a special apology. Like others, I echo everything that has been said about our great and dear friend, Senator Norris. I have got to know him over the past seven years. In that time, I have developed an understanding of the type of...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, back to the House. He is a regular visitor at this stage. I will begin on a positive note. It is commendable that Senator McDowell will not oppose this Bill on Second Stage. People putting forward Bills often call for Bills to go to Committee Stage, and ask others that they not oppose Bills on Second Stage but allow the debate to continue....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris is not too far out either. However, I suggest that sometimes a tail might put it up to a governmental dog that something should be done-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Martin Conway: -----and perhaps change is not such a bad thing. One thing we are afraid of in this country is change. We have often seen that in respect of social change, however, when change happens the sky does not fall in. There have often been situations where we were told we face Armageddon should something pass yet when calm is restored, we find that the laws have improved things. I challenge...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Movement Therapy Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I would like to welcome the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, to the House. I met two ladies, Ms Aoife Caulfield and Ms Judy Breen, in Ennis two or three weeks ago. I have a particular interest in education, particularly that of small children. I am committed that they should be able to read and write as proficiently as possible. These two...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Movement Therapy Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for a very detailed explanation of the theory, which I am getting my own head around. It appears to be very convincing. It is appropriate that it would be referred to the body to which the Minister referred. Is there a timeline? We all know about things being referred to bodies, and it seems to be an infinite timeline. Is there a specific eight-week, 12-week,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris should try not to do it again.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: It is liberals.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I had indicated some time ago.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I indicated at the very start that I wished to speak. I am just pointing that out to the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I indicated my intention to speak was before it was resumed. It was before it finished the last time.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: I thought I was the one with the eyesight problem.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: This debate has already proved to be a very interesting and provocative debate. I listened with great intent to Senator McDowell who made genuine points. I do not question his motivation but I do not agree with him either. The word "diversity" has been bandied about a lot but it still is and will always be an extremely important word. Diversity is something that should define us a people...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: That is a totally separate issue. There is no point in blurring this important debate with a political charge.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: To be fair to Senator Craughwell, he will present us with a presidential election. I wish him the very best of luck and I am sure every Senator in the House would also wish him well. Of course, Michael D. Higgins is a great President. I sincerely hope that he stands again and, if so, he will have our full support.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: Yes. A presidential election is inevitable.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: It seems that Sinn Féin-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Martin Conway: -----will field a candidate anyway.