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

Martin Conway: As the Minister of State gets his thoughts together I shall make a point about costs and money. This is a human rights issue so costs should be irrelevant. One cannot put a cost on human rights, accessibility to society and accessibility to State services. With due deference to the Acting Chairman, who is representing the Cathaoirleach, this matter should not be reduced to pounds,...

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

Martin Conway: In many ways it was pounds, shillings and pence that destroyed this country in the early noughties.

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

Martin Conway: I would love to see it removed.

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

Martin Conway: The Senator has made a fair point.

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

Martin Conway: Senator Norris makes sense every now and then.

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

Martin Conway: I see the logic in using the word "required", to be frank. I would like a little more definition of a public body. For example, is Dublin Bus considered a public body? What happens if somebody gets on a bus that belongs to Dublin Bus? I have probably stretched this matter a bit. I would like clarity on exactly what is a prescribed public body before I sit comfortably with the word "required".

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

Martin Conway: Yes, please.

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

Martin Conway: The last thing we want is for the provision to become completely unworkable as it would not achieve a result.

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

Martin Conway: If we reject this provision then so be it. It is no big deal.

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

Martin Conway: There is plenty of time.

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

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

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

Martin Conway: On behalf of Fine Gael and as the party spokesperson in this area, I commend Senator Daly. I absolutely defend him and I know that his heart is completely in the right place with this. We have spoken many times on it. It is quite generous of Senator Daly to allow one month to achieve consensus. I call on the Minister of State to play his role in achieving the necessary consensus as well...

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

Martin Conway: I propose a suspension of the House until 3 p.m.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I join Senators in congratulating the Minister of State on his reappointment. It is obviously a great relief to him to continue the good work he is doing. It is also a great relief to many of us here who have a deep interest in the Department of Justice and Equality because he has been doing phenomenal work in that area. Unfortunately, 12 months is not enough and a significant portion of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2017 and ending on 29 June 2018.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (31 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. This is exceptionally important legislation, on which people have worked hard. I echo the point that it always seems to be the same people who do the heavy lifting. I commend the non-governmental organisations which have supported Senators in drawing up amendments. As everyone, including the Tánaiste, will agree, all of the amendments have...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I join with my colleagues in welcoming the Tánaiste to the House. She is a regular visitor here to introduce forward-thinking legislation. I find myself in the position of agreeing with my colleagues, Senators Paul Daly and McDowell. That is not unique because, unlike elsewhere, it often happens in this House. We are fortunate to have the current Tánaiste and Minister for Justice...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 May 2017)

Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (24 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I would like to welcome my friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, to the House. I would like to salute the Labour Party and Senator Bacik, in particular, for what I would describe as very progressive and necessary legislation. The Labour Party has a proud history in social justice issues, in particular in this area, and it is appropriate this is acknowledged....