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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....

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

Martin Conway: If somebody wishes to do three months and the other partner in the relationship wishes to take three months, we as a society and as a Government should be able to facilitate that because it is correct that the vast majority of modern fathers want to play an active role in the raising of their children. This should not be a major difficulty. There maternity leave period is six months and...

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. He is a regular visitor at this stage. I commend my Opposition colleagues on their contributions thus far. I salute Senator Lawless for the great work he does on behalf of the undocumented Irish in Chicago and throughout the US. In essence, he is now a roving ambassador on behalf of the people of Ireland in that regard. The impact of the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the legislation. It is often the case that important legislation does not receive much coverage or attention when it gets over the line in the Seanad. The proof of the pudding lies in the events of last weekend. When something goes wrong we are criticised for failing to update or develop legislation. Our legislation in this area was archaic, was not up to standard and had...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Senator Horkan's dad is a true Dub.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Ar 10.30 a.m. maidin amárach.

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State. This largely is a technical Bill and its contents will meet with the approval of most Members, if not everyone in the House. I welcome the support of Senators Mark Daly and Niall Ó Donnghaile. Regularising the position in this way is absolutely appropriate. I commend the Bill to the House.

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 May 2017)

Martin Conway: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: I commend Deputy O'Loughlin for what I consider to be very important legislation. I have always been a big believer in parliamentarians bringing forward Private Members' Bills and Private Members' motions. We are elected to make good law. As justice spokesperson for the Government in the Seanad, I give the Deputy my assurance that when it comes into the Seanad I will do everything in my...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: As is customary when legislation passes, it is important to thank all the parties who have helped in bringing it into force. It will inevitably protect vulnerable people who have had awards made by the courts. Unfortunately, there have been examples in the past of significant awards having been made, with no account having been taken of the future care needs of the people in respect of whom...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Stanton, to the House, and commend both him and the Tánaiste for bringing forward this very important legislation. In this country we regularly pride ourselves on having seven of the top ten IT companies based here, including Google, Facebook and Apple. We are always pronouncing how we as a nation have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: I would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House. It is always very interesting that he comes in to deal with housing issues. He will know full well that the homeless crisis is unfortunately not just in the cities or in Dublin. In terms of counties, it is not just in the capital town of the county. It can percolate down to all of the villages, particularly the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: That was a positive response, yet again, from the Minister of State. I urge him to come to the House more often because he seems to be most definitely the bearer of good news.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Martin Conway: I would also like to pass on my sympathies to Senator Clifford-Lee and her husband, John, on the death of his father. Today, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality briefed the Cabinet on the situation with An Garda Síochána and announced the establishment of a policing commission. Having been at the justice committee for four hours last week listening to the Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recent Controversies Concerning An Garda Síochána (30 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: Good morning, Commissioner. At the outset it is only fair that we put on the public record the good work that is being done by An Garda Síochána and the thousands of men and women who risk their lives for us on a daily basis. We should always take cognisance of that fact in our deliberations. I will make one comment on Templemore College. It is quite remarkable that Templemore...