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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: They are preparing for the summer holidays. One can be sure of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Joint Committee (10 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: As the Fine Gael representatives on the joint committee, Deputy O'Dowd and I would like to be associated with the vote of sympathy to the Chairman on the loss of her father, Councillor John Bailey.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: It is a rule.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: It is an official committee of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is Chair of the committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I wish to be associated with the very nice tribute to the late councillor, John Bailey. So say all of us in terms of what Senator Boyhan very articulately said. He obviously knew Mr. Bailey better than I did and he articulated it extremely well. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I rise to speak this afternoon about the speculation on the loss of 100 jobs in Moneypoint in County Clare....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: It proves what can be done when everyone comes together and works towards a common goal. Those involved should be extremely proud of themselves.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: They were not.

Seanad: Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: This Bill is opportune. The Court of Appeal created a very valuable additional structure within our courts to try to deal with the volume of cases where people were not happy with the outcome, given the issues with the Supreme Court. It is only appropriate that we would resource it properly to ensure there are no unnecessary delays, and we know there have been delays, from what the Minister...

Seanad: Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I commend Deputy Jim O'Callaghan on his success in bringing this Bill through the Oireachtas. As a fellow member of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, where we have had significant engagement on this issue, I acknowledge that Deputy O'Callaghan was very keen to progress the legislation. I was sorry to miss the debate last week on Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's Private Members'...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Unfortunately, I have to go but I was keen to commend the contributors, particularly Ms Connors.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Travellers Towards a More Equitable Ireland Post-Recognition: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: This is a public session. I am sure that when it hits the airwaves, as I have no doubt it will, the people in Wexford will hold their heads in shame because we need to look at laws where when that type of thing does happen, these people can be brought to account. I have experienced the next issue myself. People who try to assist members of the Traveller community end up being harassed...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I propose we put the amendment immediately.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I propose that the Acting Chairman take time to reflect if he needs to do so.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: It is a matter of sequencing.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Does Senator Norris share that hope and intention?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: I never lifted my hand.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

Martin Conway: Will the Senator, please, clarify that comment?