Results 3,761-3,780 of 6,020 for speaker:Martin Conway
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: The Cathaoirleach should have called order-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I take up-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: He is well able to interrupt himself.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I take offence at being pointed at and roared at in this House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I did, and I have a problem with my eyes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: The point I wanted to make, although I am continuously roared at, is that there is an issue in this city and country with cyclists not using cycle lanes or abiding by the rules of the road. I would like to see a debate on this. Overall, cycling is very positive. It is good to see people out cycling because it is good for their health, mental well-being and the environment. However, when...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: They were outrageous.
- Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: There is little for me to say that has not been said. It is good to see this legislation. It will impact very directly on the lives of people who have been injured. It also brings us into line with best international practice. The idea of a lump sum, shut, done and over with in a case does not really reflect the ongoing needs. The complex, difficult and challenging medical needs of a...
- Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I move we suspend until 6 p.m.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (9 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I am delighted the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills with responsibility for special educational needs, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, has come to the House to deal with this motion because often when we table Commencement notices, it is not possible for the Ministers with specific responsibility to come...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (9 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for her kind words and comprehensive response. I would like the working group to conclude its work earlier than the end of 2018, if possible. We are still talking about a period of almost 14 months between now and the end of 2018. By the time schools are informed of their allocations it will be early 2019. Perhaps the Minister of State might have a word with...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I thank the Members of both Houses who attended the "Dine in the Dark" event last night. This sought to promote and increase awareness among Members of vision impairment and blindness and it was a great success. I also thank the many colleagues who, for various reasons, were unable to attend. It is hoped that we will be able to repeat the exercise in 2018. This morning, I had the great...
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: That is not true.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for his understanding and his willingness to engage. I do not think we are far away from agreement on the structural issues. I have listened to colleagues and I have thought about this at length. I come from a retail background. My family has run shops in County Clare for many generations. I am familiar with the absolute bureaucracy faced by retailers. They have to...
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: Well said.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2017)
Martin Conway: That is correct.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)
Martin Conway: Like other colleagues, I am disappointed that one of our amendments was rejected by the Lower House, but on the positive side, as the Cathaoirleach pointed out, a number of other amendments were accepted. It is extremely constructive of colleagues on all sides of the House, including Senators Boyhan, Ó Domhnaill, Clifford-Lee and Bacik, not to delay this Bill, but I would not expect...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)
Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 8 November.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)
Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.
- Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017)
Martin Conway: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.