Results 2,801-2,820 of 6,020 for speaker:Martin Conway
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: It is an excellent report.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: Does Carlow not need more gardaí?
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: Correct.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: This is a largely technical piece of legislation to fulfil our obligations under EU law. It transposes a directive into law. It is good and it is very important for families who find themselves in such a situation. I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive explanation. I am delighted that my colleagues are supporting the Bill.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: In fairness to him, it is an important point.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: I agree with Senators Mark Daly, Hopkins and others. I am delighted with the decision of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, to give history special status in the junior certificate curriculum. The Cathaoirleach may recall that in 2015, when this was first mooted, I tabled a Private Member's motion which received unanimous support from all sides of the House.That spoke...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
Martin Conway: I thought the late Seán Doherty had done that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: I listened carefully to the Vice Chairman's proposition and the manner in which he articulated it. It is food for thought yet the Department of Finance said that, ultimately, it does not make any difference whether it is off or on balance sheet. The witnesses might develop that school of thought. What is the difference? Will it make a difference?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: Mr. Lemass said it was more a long-term objective and that this is an issue that will not be resolved overnight. I get that because it is a significant recalibration. When he talks about a long-term objective, what incremental steps does he envisage taking? What timeframe is he talking about? Do we have to arrive at a particular legal situation at a particular time?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: We are looking at a twin-track process. On the one hand, the Minister is developing a policy position and, on the other, the Housing Alliance has articulated a policy position. In terms of engagement with the Housing Alliance, what structure is Mr. Lemass proposing to develop that engagement? It seems there would need to be a detailed, technical engagement between him and the Housing...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: The Housing Alliance represents the big six AHBs, and there are others, as Mr. Lemass correctly pointed out. Are both the Housing Alliance and the others in the more loose structure? Are they in unison in their position on this?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: I would like to know the number involved in the smaller outfits because it seems to me that many of the smaller housing bodies might be better off if they merged.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: In terms of getting recognition, from Mr. Lemass's perspective, if a group wanted to set up an approved housing body, is that structure complicated?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Reclassification and Future Outputs of Approved Housing Bodies: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: That would be much more appropriate.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: No panic.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)
Martin Conway: It is great to be here. I think it is my first time at a meeting of the committee since Deputy Curran took over as Chairman. I believe from colleagues that he does a very good job. I am delighted just to sit in on the discussion. I apologise for being very late. I was the lead speaker at a housing committee meeting and I could not leave. I became aware that this committee had guests...