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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (25 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I welcome to the House my good friend and colleague for many years, the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, and I congratulate him on being elevated to a very important position. I know he will give it 100% commitment as he did to everything he has done over the years. I had submitted this particular Commencement Matter for consideration last Wednesday week but that Seanad was abandoned that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (25 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but it clearly states that the commitment was contingent on savings being achieved at the Department of Health. We all know that not alone have no savings been achieved but the Department's budget has been substantially increased. It also says the matter is being actively considered. Is the commitment there to implement the measures contained in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I echo Senator Cassells's views on vaping. It is something we need to deal with in this country as a matter of urgency. It is getting completely out of hand. I want to talk about the business and events industry in this country. I am sure we all remember this time last year and this time in recent years when the events industry in this country helped create the economy, particularly in...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I will not take the full five minutes in order to accommodate everyone. I welcome the Minister of State into what is her Chamber and the Chamber of the rest of us. It is good for politics that we have one of our own sitting at the Cabinet table. It is long overdue and already the Minister of State is doing a fantastic job. One of the first Bills to come before us in this new Seanad is an...

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I came in towards the end of Senator Currie's contribution. It was powerful and very much on the money.This is an appropriate and timely motion. Unfortunately, we are going through the worst pandemic in our lifetime or that of our parents. In terms of the public psyche, the problem is that there will be a loss of understanding of Brexit and of the stark reality of it because people are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 11 be taken ahead of No. 1. No. 11 is the State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020, which proposes to amend the State Airports (Shannon Group) Act to facilitate the appointment of an elected member of Clare County Council to the board of the Shannon Group. Shannon Airport is in the rateable authority of Clare County...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Yes.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014 and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (18 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: On Tuesday, 22 September.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: It is a fair point.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I did not speak this morning. I just want to make a quick note. On most occasions I find myself agreeing with Senator McDowell, my learned friend and good colleague. I am very clearly of the view, regarding his observations on Clifden-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: I would be in agreement; that is all I would say.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: Well done to him for being brave enough to do it. More important and appropriate, I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, on his appointment. I was delighted that he picked Lahinch in County Clare for his holidays this year. I hope he enjoyed himself and that hospitality was extended to him as we would hope. It is a pity that Senator Bacik feels it necessary to press...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (31 Jul 2020)

Martin Conway: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I warmly congratulate and tAire Stáit, Teachta Burke, on his appointment which is a well-deserved one and I will welcome him in what I believe is his first visit to the Seanad. He has a big job of work to do but no better man. This legislation is very welcome. I will pick up on one point that the Minister of State has made which is...

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

Martin Conway: I echo and support the calls for the re-establishment of the Seanad Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The previous Seanad led the way on discourse and discussion on Brexit. This issue has far from gone away, although it has probably been sidelined as a result of Covid. I certainly believe this Chamber has a significant role to play in that...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Martin Conway: I also congratulate the Minister on her appointment. The consideration and respect she has shown me in the House over recent years reflects her commitment to equality. Having someone with that belief sitting at Cabinet can only improve equality of opportunity and access for all our citizens. I wish her well. I come from a part of the country, County Clare, that heavily relies on tourism....