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Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I have got a sense from the people who have spoken in this House so far that they support what the Minister is doing to reform An Garda Síochána, which is right. Since the Tánaiste took over as Minister for Justice and Equality in 2014, it is clearly and plainly obvious to anybody that she put structures in place to ensure that we will have a fit for purpose, proper,...

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: We are leaving the college in Templemore here. What does Senator Craughwell mean by that comment?

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: There is absolutely no way that I will be bullied or shouted down by the Senator over something that I feel strongly about.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I am not, but I am sick and tired of listening to Members who on the one hand look for one thing and on the other hand look for something else, when the appropriate and correct thing to do was at that time to close certain Garda stations and invest in upgrading ICT and Garda vehicles

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: There is no doubt about it whatsoever there is a fundamental job of work to be done with the Garda to ensure the public has confidence in the force and to ensure there is appropriate open and transparent methods of auditing. That is where we should focus our attention. I wish the Minister for Justice and Equality well in the work she is doing in that regard.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I put it in context.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I have never done any disservice to the House. The Senator should withdraw that remark.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I never suggested he did a disservice to the House as he suggested I did.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

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Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann:- recognises the economic importance of tourism to Ireland over many generations and the enormous contribution made by previous Governments in partnership with the tourism industry which has created a very strong experience for many millions of visitors to this country; - recognises the significant achievement in increasing tourism numbers to Ireland given the...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion (8 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for coming to the House and addressing this issue again. I thank all parties who spoke on the motion. I have no interest or no financial benefit of any kind from anyone in the hospitality industry.I have never taken a political donation of any kind ever in my life. It is important to put on the record of the House that I get no benefit either directly or indirectly. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Penal Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I apologise for being late. I have read the opening statement from Mr. Donnellan. I congratulate Mr. Donnellan on his reappointment as director general of the Prison Service. I believe it was a wise move because he has done an extraordinary job. The resources of the Prison Service have been cut considerably in recent years. Yet, what the service has achieved has been remarkable. We have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Rates (1 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. I am delighted she is here to respond to me on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. As a representative of an urban area, I am sure she will understand the various challenges that arise when successful businesses that want to get bigger decide to purchase greenfield sites to develop large...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Rates (1 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: Absolutely. To be fair to the Minister, he is reflecting on the situation. I do not think any fair-minded person would expect somebody who is struggling and may not have the resources to bring a particular building up to standard to have a punitive rates bill for a building that is not generating any return. The particular situation about which I am concerned involves a business which has...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House for what is an exceptionally important Bill. At this stage, I would like to put on record our acknowledgment of the work she has done, not just as Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, but when she was a social worker. That is the type of hands-on knowledge that influences legislation in order to ensure it is good and does the right...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: The Minister is always very welcome to Seanad Éireann, a House in which he had a distinctive career of service for many years.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: He is a former father of the House and is doing a very good job in Cabinet. I am tabling this matter following a notice of motion that was unanimously passed by Clare County Council. It requested that Clare County Council have a representative on the board of Shannon Airport and the Shannon Group. This is a reasonable request given there is an indelible link, which I am sure the Minister...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister. Given that it has not been an easy week, I am sure he is extremely busy so I want to thank him for coming to the House to address this matter. I will advise all members of Clare County Council that they should nominate somebody through that process. I sincerely hope the gap in local representation on the board can be addressed through the public appointments system....

Seanad: Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is a frequent visitor to Seanad Éireann and his frequent flyer card is well marked at this stage. I welcome the tribunal of inquiry which is both necessary and important. While I would have a certain amount of sympathy with Senator Clifford-Lee's criticism of previous Governments, there were people within government who were not silent...

Seanad: Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: He might have to sell the house.