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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (26 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I understand why Deputy Boyd Barrett wished to put that point on the record but I do not see its relevance to the committee proceedings. I am not telling the Chair how to do his business.

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, who is a regular visitor to the House. As I was overseas yesterday, I missed the first day of the new Seanad term. I commend all involved in restoring the Chamber to its natural beauty. The historical parts of Leinster House are looking very well. It is good to be back home in the old Chamber where many good laws were passed over the years. As...

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: It is another incremental step in the direction of modernising the Constitution and making it reflective of our society as it is today.

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I propose that, notwithstanding the Order of Business, remaining Stages of the Bill adjourn no later than 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, and Report and Final Stages of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 be taken on its adjournment or at 2.30 p.m, whichever is the earlier.

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I congratulate the Chairman on his appointment. He has significant knowledge of the challenges in the housing sector, particularly in the provision of rental accommodation, living as he does in an urban area close to a university and other third level institutions. His experience will be very useful in helping the committee to chart where it wants to go in what remains of the term of this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Garda Commissioner and his team, Mr. John Twomey, Mr. Michael Finn and Mr. Joseph Nugent, as well as their colleagues. The Commissioner has just completed his first year in the job which I sincerely hope he is enjoying. He has taken the organisation in a professional direction and instilled confidence. The vast majority of the public are on his side and public confidence in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I would have thought counties Clare and Galway would have been a good fit. Looking at what the Commissioner is proposing for regional structures, the four regional divisions, I can understand why County Clare is included in the Munster region as opposed to Connacht. Counties Clare and Limerick, however, would certainly have been a better fit because many communities straddle the border and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: That is fine and I appreciate it. I did not make my comments lightly. I respect the fact that much consideration has been put into this model. However, there is one major issue that is concerning the people of County Clare. We have to remember that it is unique. We have an international airport at Shannon where there is an ongoing security threat as a result of the use of the airport for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank the Commissioner. I wish to make a suggestion to him that I have spoken about previously and that he has been agreeable to. It would be very useful if in the near future he could attend a meeting of the Clare joint policing committee to go into detail on his thoughts and observations in this regard and listen to the concerns of its members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I have a couple of other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: I will not take too long. The last time the Commissioner was here we spoke about the Majella Moynihan case. I know he has engaged with that. He advised that An Garda is carrying out an overall review of historical cases. I would like a quick update on those historical cases. Has the Commissioner identified areas in which An Garda Síochána needs to issue apologies to people who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: That is fine. Finally I wish to ask the Commissioner if he is preparing for a no-deal Brexit. Has he identified a need for extra resources in the Border areas? Is he preparing for Border patrols? Does he expect that there will be Border posts in the North? I would like to get his thoughts on that very serious issue which is only a few weeks away.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Martin Conway: Is the Commissioner expecting violence if there is a no-deal Brexit and a Border is imposed?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister back to the House on the final day of our sitting for this term. This week, we have been quite successful in passing and finalising legislation. After more than 100 hours, the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill completed Committee Stage. The Parole Bill was also passed and I hope this important legislation will swiftly move through the House. I commend Senators...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Now.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I too welcome the passage of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019, and I thank the Opposition for its co-operation. This important legislation will assist An Garda Síochána, the PSNI, and other stakeholders in helping to resolve unsolved legacy crimes from the Troubles in Northern Ireland. A clear message should go out from this House that all parties need...