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Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: Correct.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: This is a largely technical piece of legislation to fulfil our obligations under EU law. It transposes a directive into law. It is good and it is very important for families who find themselves in such a situation. I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive explanation. I am delighted that my colleagues are supporting the Bill.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I would also like to be associated with the esteemed guests of our Leas-Chathaoirleach. They are most welcome and if they fancy doing any investments in Clare we would make them very welcome as well. Today was an interesting day to be in the House. It was not the usual budget day. It was kind of different. We often talk about Parliament and how important the work is that we do in these...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: We do not get as much of it as we would like. One thing I want to particularly welcome is the increase in funding for An Garda Síochána and the whole area of justice. We spend a lot of time in this House dealing with justice legislation such as the Judicial Council Bill and the various other components of the justice portfolio, on which I have had the privilege to lead on behalf...

Seanad: Budget 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank Senator Byrne for allowing me a couple of minutes of her time. I agree with her analysis of the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, and I hope there may be extra activity to deal with the immediate issue of the trolley crisis when we get further detail. I welcome the announcement of a fund to facilitate a just transition, coinciding with the carbon tax. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I agree with Senator Leyden in regard to RTÉ and the paintings which, by the way, would look very well on the wall of the Seanad, given the fact this used to be an art gallery during the Fitzgeralds' reign. The State needs to intervene to keep those paintings in State ownership. My main concern, which I spoke about briefly yesterday, concerns the just transition. An area of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: The amendment is out of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: RTÉ should sell Montrose instead.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: It should sell the whole lot.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank all Members for their co-operation in passing this Bill. Another group of people who will be positively affected by this legislation will be the families of the perpetrators who are victims themselves to a large extent. This is particularly the case where the loved ones of a perpetrator may be living in another country and are not in a position to visit the person they love.This...

Seanad: Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (9 Oct 2019)

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

Seanad: Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019: Second Stage (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State. The Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 is a key component of the Government's commitment in this area, as set out in A Programme for a Partnership Government. I am delighted that Fianna Fáil is facilitating the quick passage of the Bill through the House in the interests of confidence and supply. I know that parents all over the country are waiting...

Seanad: Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019: Second Stage (9 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: We should be more impromptu here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I share Senator Norris's outrage and sentiments, which will be shared by most decent people. President Donald J. Trump has an awful lot to answer for-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: -----in what he has done.His actions are appalling. Last week was positive with regard to Brexit. I wish all the parties well and I hope that there is no leaking. The last thing we need is a leak from any quarter. Hopefully common sense will prevail in the United Kingdom and among the DUP, to make people realise that they have many responsibilities. I share Senator Gavan's concern about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: On a point of order-----