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Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: In my very brief period I have not come across any legislation that has changed for the better, even in terms of language or the Title, any more than this, with consultation with stakeholders and interested parties. We have seen an imperfect presentation tonight in terms of groupings and so on but what we will have is legislation that is as close to perfect as is humanly possible to ensure...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I did but the Minister of State clarified the point I was going to make.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: As the Fine Gael spokesperson on justice and equality, I commend Senators Keane and Norris because this is the type of constructive-----

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: This type of collaboration and discourse is what Seanad Éireann should be about. It is our responsibility to challenge the Government and this means people on the Government side as well. I get criticised because I probably do it too much. The money of the most vulnerable should not be subject to boom and bust. The rest of society suffers enough from that. I would probably have gone...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Perhaps there is justification for insisting on Report Stage that any new moneys that come in for any new people who find themselves in this situation would be invested in guaranteed Government bonds and products. The only way we as citizens can offer blue chip assurance is by investing in Government bonds and products. We have a duty to do everything we can and to make sure this...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I propose that the sitting be suspended until 8.45 p.m.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Yes, well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I commend all Members for co-operating with the Leader in a fairly significant legislative period in recent weeks and also for the next week or so. This House has conducted itself very professionally and well in looking after legislation and doing the right thing by the citizens of this country. I also commend An Garda Síochána, the Garda Commissioner and superintendents around...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who is a regular visitor to the House at this stage. I thank Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú for his support for the Bill which is long overdue. We have all heard about the beatings that have taken place around the country, particularly in County Tipperary where the Senator is based and where there has...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Even though this legislation is groundbreaking, and that view is shared by everyone else in this House, I got a phone call today from a lady whose name escapes me but who was very distressed about the transfer of this service from the Courts Service to the Mental Health Commission. I thought all non-governmental organisations were in support of that move. I do not doubt that the Minister of...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: It will be six months before it is commenced.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: That is the genesis of my point.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I always believed they were.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Would it require legislation?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: They should be taking on an awful lot more.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: On behalf of the Fine Gael group of Senators I too would like to pay special tribute to the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, on what is ground-breaking legislation. It took almost the lifetime of the Government. That simply shows us how important the legislation is. My comments on perfection earlier were rebutted by one of my colleagues. Anyway, perfection was not achieved by the great...