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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I did not realise that it was children aged six to 16 on which records were kept in terms of school attendance. That Bill makes absolute sense and the sooner it is introduced, the better. I attended a briefing about Dublin in the audiovisual room this morning. I attended it because it was organised by Marian O'Donnell, who used to work for Senator Colm Burke and myself until about a year...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: That is great. The Minister might be in a position then to update us on what is happening in Achill. Accommodation is being paid for in Achill but there are no residents there as yet. That case needs urgent attention. I have no doubt that the Minister is dealing with it. I welcome that he will have the opportunity next week to update the House on it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: He spends enough time watching it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Inquiry into the Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I wish the Senator all the best in having his car sorted out. It is a big problem. We are back where we were previously, as the Minister rightly pointed out. This is a tragic case and nobody wants to be here discussing it. I again offer our sympathies to Lucia O'Farrell and her family, whom we met in Leinster House. Senator Gallagher welcomed the part of the Minister's speech when he...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I concur with the Minister and commend Senator Ruane on bringing forward this legislation that will impact on people's lives. We are in this House to improve them. I am convinced that the Bill, when enacted, will make a huge difference to the lives of citizens. I followed the debate on Committee Stage. To be fair to the Minister, he is working with Senator Ruane because he understands her...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (20 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Maidin amárach ar 10.30.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I would like to comment on a briefing held in the audiovisual room about the community sponsorship Ireland refugee programme. I encourage all Members to reach out to their various communities, including refugees, direct provision centres, and asylum seekers. This programme aims to engage, protect, empower and create a more inclusive community, and ensure that our communities can benefit...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: There will be but sometimes we need to give a prelude to these debates.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I am trying to set the agenda ahead of the debate.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Given that the Minister is available until 9.40 p.m., we should co-operate with the Minister. As we are now having a debate on the emergency air ambulance service-----

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: The Minister is available and we might facilitate him.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: When amendments are almost identical, it is common practice in this House to group them.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Correct.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I do not hear the Senator objecting when-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: I do not hear Senator Norris objecting when similar amendments are grouped with other Bills, so-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: -----why has he on this occasion?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Martin Conway: Certainly.