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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Absolutely. I wish Mr. Henry well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Business of Joint Committee (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I am substituting for Senator Seery Kearney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank our three guests. It has been very enlightening to hear on-the-ground experiences regarding the lack of supports and services. We have an awfully long way to go as a country to get a level of service that is in any way acceptable. I am substituting for Senator Seery Kearney during this meeting, who has spoken at length about the advocacy work that Ms Holmes’s organisation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: It is ironic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank the Chairman.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I echo the words of Senator Boyhan regarding Councillor Noel Collins. I spoke in the Chamber less than three weeks ago when he stood down from Cork County Council after 54 years of dedicated, unbroken service. He was a great friend of mine for a long time. The last time I was in his home, he sat back and sang "The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door", which was quite amazing given the fact his...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I came into this debate late but I have been listening to Senator McDowell. I appeal to the Minister of State to actually listen to Senator McDowell. He has significant experience in Cabinet having been Attorney General. When he speaks about these things, he tends to know what he is talking about. What he is saying makes absolute sense and perhaps the Minister of State might reflect on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. At this time of the year we are regularly approached and briefed by non-governmental organisations, unions and so forth. Two very important engagements took place yesterday. One was with the Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO. We all know the sacrifices teachers and young people made during the pandemic. One of the legacies of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Along with some colleagues, I visited Shannon Airport on Monday. We had a very good engagement with the new chair of the board, Conal Henry. What is being done in Shannon is very impressive. The new security features, including new scanners, that have been installed during the Covid pandemic have made a great difference. Despite this, 87% of the aviation traffic in and out of this country...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I welcome An Tánaiste to the House and I welcome this Bill. It is extremely important because we really were an outlier in Europe in regard to sick pay. I fully understand the challenges and difficulties smaller businesses face. I welcome the provision for a gradual introduction of the statutory scheme and the sharing of costs between businesses and the State. The Government has a...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I will make one further quick point. I welcome the proposal to increase the €4,500 students can earn over the summer without losing their Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, grant. All of these measures, taken together, will make it easier for businesses to hire and retain staff.

Seanad: Cost of Living: Motion (15 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome. I know of her personal commitment to ensuring that the most vulnerable in society are cushioned as much as possible. That has been very clearly articulated by the decisions she has made as Minister, especially in the area of the fuel allowance, which has been increased by 45% in the past year to 18 months. That is significant. It is true that the Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank our guests for the presentation. What is being proposed makes sense. Is there a shortage in this profession? There are skills shortages in many areas and I am interested to know what the situation is here. Second, has anybody from Ukraine started practising here? What is the story with assessing Ukraine's qualifications compared to those in Ireland? I am interested to know if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: One would assume that things are reasonably okay if it has not come to Ms Fantini's attention. I am sure if there was a crisis she would be aware of it. That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Unless there is a complete breakdown I would imagine that if there was a problem, Ms Fantini would be aware of it. What about the Ukrainian element of the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: It is to set up a one-stop-shop.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022 (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: The Department probably needs to carry out an information campaign in that regard among the Ukrainian community because many of them do not have a clue where to go, what to do or how to approach it. The Department has to provide some information in Ukrainian and target it at the various groups. There are ways and means of doing that. I am sure the ambassador would be very helpful in that...