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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.

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.