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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: I agree fully with Senator McGahon in respect of YouTube. I was listening to Senator Seery Kearney's contribution regarding the Joint Committee on Disability Matters and the participation of people with disabilities in politics. As one of the very few people with a disability who is in active politics and has been elected, I could write a book about it and maybe I will write a book about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: I was following proceedings in my office. In the first instance, I thank our guests for their comprehensive presentations. I have a few brief questions. First, the opening statements referred to scientific information, relying on scientific advice and so forth. The witnesses might give us a little more information on the sources on which that scientific advice is based. I am interested...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: Yes, it does. What is the response to the other question about why a couple of suppliers decided to withdraw from the process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: Yes, because we all need to learn from that process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: Was that because it did not have the volume? Did the witness say that 63 individuals throughout the country is the number of those benefitting from this programme? Is it that the volume was not sufficient to make it commercially viable or was there some other reason that it made that commercial decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: It would be nice if some of the product was manufactured in Ireland as well, but that is for another day. I thank the officials and I appreciate their contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Martin Conway: One other question strikes me. Is any Irish company looking at developing these products?

Seanad: Situation in Belarus: Statements (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I thank Senator O'Reilly for sharing time with me. I too welcome the Minister to the House and I acknowledge the work he has done in this area. We all want to see free and fair elections in Belarus. That is what we enjoy here, although we sometimes might not like the result. However, that is democracy. The great citizens of Belarus deserve that too. The 650 people who are political...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I too acknowledge last night's debate on Belarus. It was a very strong, positive message from the Seanad. The House has a great record when it comes to sending out clear messages about wrongdoing in the world. We need to continue with those debates. During a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health this morning I raised the issue of University Hospital Limerick with the Minister. In the...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I seem to be meeting him a great deal today. I welcome this legislation. We have been successful in regard to Covid-19 precisely because we have been cautious, we have followed public health advice and, by and large, the public have bought into and supported politicians, the Department of Health, the Minister for Health and the Government in terms of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: Did the Cathaoirleach win any medals?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I wish to convey my condolences to the family of the late Tom Burke. Many of us will remember him standing outside of Leinster House in the pursuit of photographs over many years. On my very first day in Leinster House, in May 2011, Tom took a photo of me when I approached the gate. He has photographed many of us over the years. He became a good friend to many of us and gave us plenty of...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I warmly welcome our guests. The Samaritans is a long-established organisation held in high regard that has provided supports to many thousands of people in this country for many decades. I come from Clare and I know where the office of the Samaritans is in the county. The organisation has a strong presence in Ennis. The feedback on the work done by the Samaritans, from the volunteers...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: That is fine. Turning to the organisation's volunteers, the Samaritans have many volunteers and they do wonderful work. Are there statistics concerning the length of time that a volunteer stays with the organisation on average? It is clearly not an easy role. Is there much turnover among those to whom training is provided? Do the volunteers tend to remain with the service for a long time...

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: Of the number of people that Samaritans train, what percentage stay less than a year?

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I agree completely.

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: I have a final question on funding. How did they manage throughout the pandemic in terms of funding? Obviously, like many other voluntary organisations, they were not able to fundraise. It must have been particularly challenging for Samaritans.

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: Did Mr. Fitzgerald say Samaritans has 13 branches?

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: Samaritans Ireland (5 Oct 2021)

Martin Conway: In those 13, obviously, the phone lines are all interconnected.