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Seanad: Budget 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank Senator Byrne for allowing me a couple of minutes of her time. I agree with her analysis of the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, and I hope there may be extra activity to deal with the immediate issue of the trolley crisis when we get further detail. I welcome the announcement of a fund to facilitate a just transition, coinciding with the carbon tax. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank Senators Ó Ríordáin, Clifford-Lee and others for their support for the Government on Brexit and what we are collectively trying to achieve in terms of the future of the country. This is a critical period in our nation's history. I salute the efforts of our leadership and their backroom civil servants and advisers. I hope we will be able to navigate through this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I assure the Cathaoirleach I did more than the two of them put together.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following:"notes: - that tackling organised crime is a key priority for the Government and An Garda Síochána; - that An Garda Síochána has the necessary resources, intelligence and determination to successfully combat organised criminal activity in the State; - that An Garda...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Martin Conway: He is right about making assumptions when one reads something in the newspaper about people who are caught with class A drugs and sentenced. They are the victims, to a large extent. The dangerous people, who prey on and destroy the lives of vulnerable people, are further up the food chain. The kingpins and bosses live on yachts, often out of the country, totally removing themselves from...

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?