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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: In the previous census, the number of people who declared sight loss increased by 55,000 to 300,000. It has now become critical that this structure is built up on a long-term basis. I have a note on this subject that I will give to Mr. Gloster before he leaves.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Winter Preparedness in the Hospital System: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Great. I thank Mr. Gloster.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for taking all four Commencement matters this morning. We know he is very busy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach.Like others, I would like to pay tribute to the late Tras Honan, the first female Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. She was a great Clare woman, politician and lady. She had a great life and as a result of the great work the Leas-Chathaoirleach did last year with Seanad 100, we had the opportunity to meet Tras, say "Hello" to her and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2023)

Martin Conway: I echo the words of the Leas-Chathaoirleach on Romania's national day. I know the ambassador is no longer here but I am sure he will read the Official Report.I commend Ilinca and the tens of thousands of Romanians who contribute so much to our country. I would also like to commend the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who no doubt has had a difficult week as a result of the outrageous...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. We know how busy he is and we thank him for his time. As Senator Lombard has been delayed, we will begin with Senator Gallagher.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State and I thank Senator Gallagher. This is a very important Commencement matter. Coming from a large rural county myself I fully understand the challenges. It is extremely important we maintain our roads because if we do not continually invest in our roads they will just disintegrate and become a much bigger problem going forward. It is important that the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time. Everyone is busy coming up to Christmas, and that is very much the case for Ministers of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I was concerned yesterday to hear that a survey from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind seems to show an increase in guide dog users being refused entrance to pubs, restaurants and, which is even more concerning, medical facilities. It is the law that somebody who uses a guide dog must have access to all public and private buildings. Unfortunately, that seems to be an issue. I ask the Leader...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. While the Bill is short, it is extremely important. Vaping is a new scourge among young people. We often say that drugs are the new drink. To a large extent, our society suffered for many decades from people abusing alcohol and now the problem seems to be with drugs. Vapes are the new cigarettes for young people. It is shocking that more...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (5 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I said it for you.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disease Management (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take what I consider to be a very important matter. There are hundreds and thousands of people in this country who are suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes, yet we have no record, no statistics and no understanding of how many have either condition. There are many other countries that have national registers for people with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disease Management (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for what I describe as a very positive reply. At least there is an acknowledgement by the Minister that this is necessary, and he is putting the infrastructure in place to develop a specialist register for the people in this country who have diabetes. Is there is a specific timeline for delivering this? Could we say that, by 2025, this register will be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. I also thank Senator O'Reilly for tabling this Commencement matter which we all find very frustrating.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for taking the four matters. I know how busy she is. It is appreciated by us all in the Seanad. I also thank Senator Cummins.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second and Subsequent Stages (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House again today. As Senator Clifford-Lee and the Minister of State pointed out, this Bill comes before us every year, usually about two weeks before Christmas. It is technical but important. In our country, health insurance is affordable and does not discriminate in terms of age. When we look at what happens in America and other countries when...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I am delighted to hear today that the Cabinet has approved the minor sewerage schemes in County Clare that we have spoken about so often in this House. I refer to Broadford and Cooraclare. It has been 12 months since I put down a Commencement matter on this issue. The reply to that query stated this work would be sanctioned in the first three months of this year. We are now in the last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare Reforms (Resumed) (6 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the witnesses for appearing this morning. I will ask a question that has already been asked many times. There are still no plans for an elective hospital in the mid-west region, even though overcrowding at UHL is probably the worst in the country.