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- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: Senator Norris is not too far out either. However, I suggest that sometimes a tail might put it up to a governmental dog that something should be done-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: -----and perhaps change is not such a bad thing. One thing we are afraid of in this country is change. We have often seen that in respect of social change, however, when change happens the sky does not fall in. There have often been situations where we were told we face Armageddon should something pass yet when calm is restored, we find that the laws have improved things. I challenge...
- Seanad: 25th Anniversary of Decriminalisation of Homosexuality: Motion (19 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, to the House on this special day. This special speech is a special acknowledgement and a special apology. Like others, I echo everything that has been said about our great and dear friend, Senator Norris. I have got to know him over the past seven years. In that time, I have developed an understanding of the type of...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: It is regrettable that year after year we have no choice but to renew the provisions of the 1998 Act. More than ever before, these measures are absolutely necessary. The Minister has rightly pointed out the reason the Act had to be brought in back in 1998. The threat to the State and our citizens is as prevalent today as it was then. It has probably become even more prevalent in recent...
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: I wish to advise the Acting Chairman that I will not avail of the full eight minutes. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House. I acknowledge the Government's success in persuading somebody of the calibre of Patrick Sullivan to take up this very important role. His curriculum vitae and experience is extremely impressive. His appointment can only enhance the reputation...
- Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (14 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I extend my sympathies to Lucia O'Farrell on the tragic death of her son, Shane, who should not have tragically died in the manner he did. It is clear that issues arise that were totally wrong and should not have happened. It is just not acceptable to have someone out on bail with multiple convictions who was allowed to drive a car and to cause this...
- Seanad: Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (14 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Oversight and Accountability: Minister for Justice and Equality (13 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: Coming sixth or seventh in the queue means much of what I would have asked has already been asked. I want to reiterate a few things. I met the McAnespie family at a briefing facilitated by the Chair. I welcome that the Minister is engaging with this. From the outside - I am not privy to the complexity of the issues - the request for access does seem straightforward. I welcome the fact...
- Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (12 Jun 2018)
Martin Conway: I find myself in agreement with the overall thrust of what my colleagues, the two previous speakers, have said. In the first instance, it is two years since we held a discussion on tourism in the House and it is good that the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, is here. I cannot think of anybody in the Houses of the Oireachtas who is more suitable to the role of tourism Minister. He has...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, is coming before the House and there are extremely important statements afterwards, so I do not think we are in a position to accept that.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister was here.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister waited in the ante-room.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister waited in the ante-room.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: That is not what he said.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: That should be withdrawn.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: Senator Norris's claim should be withdrawn because the Minister was in the ante-room. Is the ante-room not part of the Seanad?
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: Well then-----
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister waited outside in the ante-room.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: No, the Senator has been around here a lot longer than me-----
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: -----so Senator Norris should not come in here to lecture us.