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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: I commend the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his handling of the important hearings of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee into mental health services which took place here over the past several Thursdays. As a member of the committee, I would also like to pay tribute to Senator Freeman. The engagement was positive. Hearing some of the challenges and difficulties, as well as the harrowing...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: Very much so.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: The fact that the Minister of State is not happy with it is enough.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Children's Mental Health Services: Discussion (6 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: I have great faith in this new Minister of State. I have known him for many years. I believe he is totally committed to this and that we will see change. I have spoken to him privately on this issue and the work we are doing.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. Senator Bacik is correct that a very useful and important job of work was carried out by the Oireachtas justice committee, under the chairmanship of the Minister of State, when it examined this issue. At the time, the report and its recommendations were groundbreaking, as is this legislation. I was particularly struck by the figures from...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: I have huge admiration for Senator Kelleher, who is a really great Senator in terms of the work she does. The Minister of State has said clearly he has an open mind on this and he will have to be guided by the legal advice of the Attorney General. He did chair the report in which a definition was recommended. I personally believe definition is a good thing once there is a caveat that the...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: It does not mean it is right.

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: Our wonderful colleague, Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell, has done a phenomenal service to the State in terms of this report. I had indicated to the Fine Gael group that I would like to speak but, unfortunately, others got in before me. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Doherty, to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. The great thing about this report is that it took so much from...

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: The Senator took so much from that report. I refer to the practical suggestions and solutions such as the one-stop-shop in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine which all bereft people could access as opposed to having to ring one Department for one payment and another Department for another problem. The Senator addressed issues of concern to families who find themselves...

Seanad: Report on Dying, Death and Bereavement: Statements (4 Jul 2017)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Water Safety (22 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I congratulate the Minister for Education on his reappointment. I am sure everyone is delighted for him. He has a significant passion for education and he fits the role exceptionally well, so I wish him well in the coming weeks and months. This is the time of year when people who perhaps would not have much experience in water tend to explore it, via sailing or swimming or other...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Water Safety (22 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for his reply. I heard the interview with Mr. John Leech to which the Minister referred, during which he bemoaned the fact that water safety is not as high a priority as it should be in our schools. I accept that water safety is part of the curriculum, but as the Minister said himself, subjects being on the curriculum and being delivered are two very different things....

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, to the House. I congratulate him on his appointment to the Department of Justice and Equality. As the Fine Gael spokesperson on justice I very much look forward to working with him. I know he has a deep interest and life experience in terms of working in law. It is a natural bedfellow in terms of suitability for the role....

Seanad: Visit of American Delegation (22 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: At 2.30 p.m on Tuesday next.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: A bit of ciúnas.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Correct.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Longer.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State has put out his hand looking for consensus. It is easy-----

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: Hang on one second. I have just got up. Only one sentence has left my mouth and the Senators are already heckling. Forget about it. That is hardly the way to do business.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I have always contributed in the House in a positive manner. This is my first time speaking in the debate, so the last thing that should happen the minute I stand is for all of the Senators to heckle me. What is the idea? That is hardly consensus or respect for people. It is disgraceful. I have always admired Senator Mark Daly for championing this issue. In the previous Seanad, I tabled...