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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I, too, acknowledge International Women's Day and echo the sentiments. The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the sixth report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding the address to the House by Mr. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh on Wednesday, 21 March 2018, to be taken on conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I will check my notes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I will follow Senator Norris on a yellow card yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: We have plenty of time. There is no hurry.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I thank the 18 Senators who spoke on the Order of Business today. I would like to confirm that 6 o'clock is the time I was given by the Leader's office today for the conclusion of the debate on the Technological Universities Bill 2015.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I just wanted to provide clarity. The debate could very easily be completed in advance of that. Senator Mark Daly and many other Senators spoke about International Women's Day. Senator Daly mentioned a 106 year old lady who has passed away. It is a phenomenal age for anyone to achieve. I think the statistics show that more ladies than men live to the age of 100. Obviously, they are...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I hope it is the first of many occasions on which I will take the Order of Business. I agree with Senator Dolan that we should have a debate on the implementation of the convention.He is quite right. A commitment was given in this House by the Leader that such a debate would happen. I also agree with what he said about bringing in people with lived experience of disability because...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: Indeed. Senator Colm Burke discussed relationships with the US Congress. As an island nation, we need to export to the United States, with which we have good ties, including the visit on St. Patrick's Day, but we should probably be developing a more structured interparliamentary relationship. In Deputy John Deasy we have a colleague who is representing us in America, specifically on the...

Seanad: Address by Mr. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh: Motion (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Mr. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 21st March 2018 and, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply. The...

Seanad: Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018: Motion (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2017 (Increase in Number of Ordinary Members of An Bord Pleanála) Order 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 21st February 2018, be referred to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government, in accordance with Standing...

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: No interruptions.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: No interruptions.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State is entitled to speak as often as he likes.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: Surely we should be able to deal with it all now, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: Speakers frequently divert from amendments on Committee Stage.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State is as well off.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Unification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: In her two years in this House, Senator Colette Kelleher has made an indelible contribution on social issues about which we care deeply. I think back to the time when Traveller ethnicity was recognised. That was a great day. This is a great day for Senator Kelleher to have her Private Members' Bill pass through the Seanad, without Government support. This was probably due to technical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: I have a quick point to make. Unfortunately, I had to leave. However, I was horrified last night to read the opening statements and to hear them being articulated again this morning at the committee. I do not have questions, but I just want to commend Ms Galligan and Ms West. It is the type of steely approach to do the right thing, stand by one's convictions and do what one believes is...