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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive reply. The key question is when a decision on the application will be made. I have no doubt that it will be positive but I would like a timeline for the decision, because it has been with the Department since well before Christmas. I am not sure how long these things take but I would like the Minister of State to give us an idea.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: This very important legislation would not have come about if it had not been for the Minister of State, Deputy Moran. It is a fantastic example of a citizen who has an issue approaching a public representative, such as a Member of the Houses. It proves that it does happen and we can make a difference. It sends a message to people out there who might be cynical about politics, and to young...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: It was agreed.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: It was agreed.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: I propose a suspension before the Acting Chairman puts the question, because there is a Topical Issue debate in the Dáil which the Minister must attend. In my capacity as Acting Leader I propose that we suspend the House until 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: The question has been put. There cannot be any further discussion.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: The question was in the process of being put before the suspension.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: This has nothing to do with Senator McDowell. I am seeking clarity. The Acting Chairman before the suspension, Senator Noone, was in mid-stream and about to put the question when we had to suspend the House.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: That was an interruption. The Chair should now put the question.

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

Martin Conway: It is important to correct him about this immediately before it goes out to the public.

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

Martin Conway: Well said. Why did I not think of that?

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

Martin Conway: On the matter, I was horrified that the information was published in a Sunday newspaper. Although I do not believe that the Minister or his staff, who always act appropriately, would leak such information, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that at some stage an official of the Department-----

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

Martin Conway: There is nothing beyond the realms of possibility and it could have happened but the bottom line is that it should not have happened. It should be noted in this House that it happened and it was not appropriate. Nobody will ever get to the bottom of how it happened but it is regrettable that it did. I have to thank the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, for the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: Praise the Lord.

Seanad: Progress in Relation to Climate Change: Statements (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I completely disagree with my colleague. The Minister's speech was well balanced and reassuring. It was a good appraisal of where we are going on this. His conclusion spoke of collaboration, co-operation and collective responsibility, words that sum up where we need to go and the importance of this issue. We have to balance how we execute our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Developments in the Water Sector: Discussion (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: If someone cares to sit in the seat beside me they are very welcome to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Developments in the Water Sector: Discussion (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: I will and I appreciate that. There are many towns and villages seeking an upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities, sewerage systems, etc. There are a number of towns, particularly in tourism areas, where applications are lodged but the response is that they are premature ahead of the upgrading of wastewater and sewerage systems. The problem is these villages are being left behind. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Developments in the Water Sector: Discussion (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: The local authority might indicate the top three priorities in a county are A, B and C. Clare County Council, for example, could make an application to Irish Water and specifically point out Broadford and Cooraclare as the number one and two priorities, but what kind of timeframe would come into play to move these on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Developments in the Water Sector: Discussion (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: Why did Irish Water consent to applying for those two schemes through the rural regeneration fund? Did it believe such action was appropriate?