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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare (14 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: There was a Seanad during the term, with respect to Deputy Shortall. I know significant representations were made for Senators to be a part of-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare (14 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: That is fine, but that point had to be made. My question concerns the funding of section 39 organisations, which step in to provide supports that the State should be providing. An array of criteria is applied to that area. Some section 39 organisations get up to 95% funding, while others do not receive that amount of funding even though they may be providing as many, if not more, services....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare (14 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: I will stop there then but I think we need to review the timeframes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare (14 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: May I ask specifically if there are any plans to review the criteria relating to section 39 companies and funding? There are historical issues with many of the companies involved, which are either being overfunded or underfunded. Are there plans to review the entire system and develop a more modern and appropriate means of funding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Sláintecare (14 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: I would appreciate that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (7 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: I speak today on behalf of the people of the mid-west including those in Limerick, Tipperary and, particularly, Clare. Clare is a county which I know well. It has a population of approximately 110,000 people. The problem is that, for the last number of years, the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle has been constantly overcrowded, particularly...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (7 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: It is extremely welcome news that the Minister of State has confirmed to me in the House today that the new 60-bed modular unit will be open in University Hospital Limerick on Monday, 9 November. That is a specific date and commitment from the Minister of State and the Government. This is extremely welcome and will come as great news for the people of County Clare, which I represent, and...

Seanad: HSE Winter Plan: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State is becoming a regular visitor to Seanad Éireann. If she keeps arriving with the good news that we got this morning, she will be a very welcome one. I listened as she outlined the ambitious winter plan. As the Acting Chairman knows, we have debated winter plans down the years where there was not a significant spend. However, the mindset around healthcare has been...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: I also welcome Deputy Naughton to the House on her first official visit as Minister of State. I recall when she became a Senator in 2013. Her rise has been spectacular but it has been grounded in humility. It is the result of a sharp intellect and hard work. I wish her all the best. I know she will do a phenomenal job. She has taken on a critical role at a very difficult time. I...

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Martin Conway: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is a good timekeeper. Clare County Council built the cliffs from 400,000 or 500,000 visitors per year to almost 2 million in 2019. That type of expertise will help to inform those of us in the region. Whatever new structure is put in place in Shannon, the input must be balanced and professional and have the linkages that we need. I wish the Minister of State all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I will make two very quick points. I understand there is to be a statement from the Minister for Education and Skills this afternoon on the problems with the grading system for the leaving certificate. It is an evolving story but a very serious one. We may need to have an emergency debate on that issue tomorrow. Today, 30 September, would have been the 28th birthday of Laura Brennan had...

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to the House. It is only fair to say that he has the most difficult and challenging job in the Government at the moment. He is doing a very good job. As a recently appointed Minister, he is not just in the deep end, he is probably in the Forty Foot, but he is swimming very effectively. All we can do in this House is to lend him our support and try...

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: However, when one is in government, sometimes one must try to prepare today to do things tomorrow. That is what the Minister wishes to do. He is in no way against the principle of what Senator Norris is trying to achieve or the ethos of the Bill. The Bill is framed on people's experiences. The best legislation that comes before the House is legislation that is framed on the life...

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: On this occasion, as a wonderful parliamentarian, Senator Norris will see the logic of our amendment on behalf of the Minister.

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: The Senator will understand that we are better off getting this right rather than having to come back and retrofit the legislation, which none of us wants to do. It would be an astute move on the Senator's part to accept the Government amendment.

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.