Results 241-260 of 544 for speaker:Vincent P Martin

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: The proposal in the amendment is clearly very well intended. Diversity is clearly required and is not reflected on the Bench at the moment. However, I am not convinced of such listed detail in a specific statutory provision. I do not believe it is necessary and it could have an unintended consequence. It could become a distraction and burdensome. While a noble aim, it is disproportionate...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: This one single amendment is substantive. It is so central and fundamental. It is like a belt and braces approach to the whole thinking and statutory intention behind the Bill. It would have the benefit of, if needs be, saving the Bill from itself. There might be a constitutional challenge at some later date but the Legislature should never fear a constitutional challenge. That is part...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Constitutionally sound.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: I am old enough to remember the late Rory Brady in a different role and he was a wonderful Attorney General. I have no doubt that it was said in the Law Library that these were very non-party political appointments but that probably does not give the assurances going forward that it was done right now or it was done right then.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Transparency is a very easy word to say and I have not met anyone yet who was not into transparency. I would make a general point with reference to invoking Article 26 of the Constitution, that it is rare that that happens. Ideally, that would be a wonderful way of extrapolating the point on whether or not this issue is constitutional. In the absence of that, this is an issue for an...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Supreme Court.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-level Policy Response to Current Energy Security Issues: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: This is a most interesting discussion with experts. One area I would like to concentrate on is anaerobic digestion. It is like a second coming for it. I recall attending the launch of a local machine to great fanfare and hope more than ten years ago. It is a slow-burner – excuse the pun. Is it potentially a silver bullet? It is being listed as one of the areas of positive attack...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-level Policy Response to Current Energy Security Issues: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Deputy Harkin had one other question. Maybe the witnesses can emailed us. I have seen wind turbines as well. I have seen the one wind turbine in a large garden, which is for the family or household. If at all possible, I would like to hear some expert analysis of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-level Policy Response to Current Energy Security Issues: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Deputy Harkin summed it up in a very eloquent way but it is such an important point that I would like to be associated with what she said in respect of the quality of the contributions today. I do not recall ever attending a better session. It was so informative. The witnesses are so up to speed on their briefs. It has been inspiring listening to them, so I thank them all very much.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Last weekend, Naas and Kill saw the inaugural Féile Liam O'Flynn, a festival on a national stage that will become an annual festival to celebrate the life, times and contribution of famous and renowned Kildare uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn. It also celebrated the contribution of so many Kildare people to music. There were workshops, scholarships and sessions, and thousands flocked to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Acting Chair and our guests. Ireland's time in Europe has been part of a time of coming together and resisting the forces, of which there are many, that would like to break us up. Russia's war in Ukraine, that horrendous war which Putin started, has amplified the need for Europe to be a more united family. I understand the need for the Copenhagen criteria, and we do need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: I agree with Deputy Haughey. Those are the latest figures we have, they are from the 2016 census, and I have a feeling they are going in one happy direction in which citizens from the ambassadors' country enrich our country and I would love to see more of them reside in Ireland. This is a welcoming home and I am a big believer not only in tolerance - that is a given - but in celebrating and...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Like the previous Senators, I thank all of the participants from the bottom of my heart for their wonderful contributions. Ms Anderson is brave, courageous, and so articulate. Probably the most difficult question for Ms Anderson is "How do we get more Blairs on the front line of Irish life and society?" I would like that. How can we facilitate more Blairs? I loved Mr. Taylor's...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: If not in the Green Party then I must be selfless here because there is a bigger picture than the Green Party and Ireland comes first. I would like our guests, as formidable people-----

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: They may well beat the Green Party out the door but it would be good for Ireland.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: I thank each and every one of the participants. They are inspiring.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Well said.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Vincent P Martin: Senator Black very appropriately used the phrase "blown away". You cannot beat that but I would add to it that I am bowled over. The witnesses' inner strength is just phenomenal. I loved Evan's reference to a change of curriculum. Maybe that should involve climate studies and studies on reconciliation. Niamh spoke about the core value of inclusive groups, which is vital for young people....