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Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I did not get up to make a point of order.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: My point of order is very simple. The motion was carried today. I was not involved in this at all.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: It is. The motion was agreed today so I knew there would be a consequence at some stage today and I knew there would be some discussion on this matter in some form in the Chamber this evening.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Do you know what? Forget about it.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: It is unfair.

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: On Thursday.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: With regard to the remuneration of councillors and the work they do, in the days before the Christmas recess last year, we had a debate on the issue and only 15 of the 60 Members contributed. The Leas-Chathaoirleach was one of those who contributed. This issue has, therefore, not only been highlighted by this Seanad. I wish to raise a decision by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII,...

Seanad: Farm Safety: Statements (6 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on his long overdue promotion. He has been a very good political mentor to me and for that I am grateful. It is appropriate for him to be here during national farm safety week because too many people have lost their lives in this country as a result of farm accidents. I note that my constituency colleague, the Minister of State,...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: The Minister's explanation and the fact the officials have engaged with CAB demonstrate that this is in line with what was suggested on Second Stage. With regard to Senator Bacik's example of a property owner being in such a situation, to the best of my knowledge, the legislation excludes land.

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: While there is always the risk something like that could happen, as the Minister of State has said, the person can go to court to seek redress. This legislation will no doubt be challenged by people who do not have the best interests of the State at heart, similar to the last legislation, which was one of the most litigated pieces of legislation that ever went through these Houses....

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I commend Senator Gerard Craughwell on putting the issue on the agenda. It is a scandal that these institutions have become the fraud banks for criminals. These accounts can be opened at will and there are no questions about where the money comes from. Many of the dealings in the betting shops are in cash. Some criminals will go somewhere such as Galway city or Cork city and will float...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: On behalf of the Fine Gael group, I thank the parties in the House for their co-operation in this regard. We start this term as we finished the last term; overloaded to a large extent with justice legislation. It is very important legislation, and Senator Bacik will appreciate where I am coming from on that comment. The Bill will make a difference to CAB and in dealing with the criminal...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 12 July 2016.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: International Agreements (12 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I have tabled this Commencement matter on behalf of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Pat Breen. It is appropriate that he would take this matter as it falls within his area of responsibility. Commencement matters are regularly taken by Ministers who have no line responsibility as...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: International Agreements (12 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive update on this matter. The strategy of it being an all-European treaty to be ratified by all countries at the same time is good. Ireland has a small publication of print material while Europe has significantly more. This is a positive update. I know these matters are slow but it is moving in the right direction, which is important.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I wish to bring to the attention of the House something that I have discovered lately. If equipment is damaged, such as fridges and washing machines, due to a power surge generated by the ESB, Electric Ireland, or whatever it is called now, the company will not pay compensation and will only issue a letter to confirm a power surge that allows people submit a claim to their insurers,...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: We are entitled to make recommendations in this House and I have made a recommendation. I ask the Leader to arrange for us to take statements on the new lobbying legislation in the autumn. The Standards in Public Office Commission recently published its first annual report. Therefore, it would be a good idea to invite the Minister to come here so we can review the effectiveness of the...

Seanad: Housing for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: It is a pity the Minister has to go but he has an able deputy. I join others in commending Senator John Dolan on tabling a very opportune, appropriate and detailed Private Members' motion. He is no stranger to advocacy work and has been involved in the disability movement for many years through his role as CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland. I acknowledge the representatives of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1994: Motion (14 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, to the House. It is appropriate that he is dealing with this legislation, given his constituency and his proximity to north County Dublin and his intimate knowledge, going back to his days as a teacher, of how these communities have been affected by crime and criminality. Very decent people are fearful to live in their homes and...

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is becoming a regular visitor and his contributions are always very welcome, including his words on this very important Bill. I see the legislation as Ireland maturing as a society in embracing an equal role for mothers and fathers in rearing children. For many years, it was usually the primary responsibility of the mother while the father...