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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: New National Maternity Hospital: Discussion (14 Jul 2021)

Martin Conway: They are inextricably linked. The Religious Sisters of Charity are talking about transferring the land to the St. Vincent's Healthcare Group. There needs to be a building of trust here, on their part as well. It is not too much to expect that the women of Ireland would get this information. It is only right and proper, to be quite honest. Since the Tánaiste raised his concerns in...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Martin Conway: ...routes. Shannon Airport needs to know, therefore, how much it is getting, when it is getting it and what the multiannual commitments will be. I agree with other colleagues. We have seen in the Netherlands that there has been a cap on the main airport. That is something that must be look at post Covid. When there is a cap, it means that if airlines want to fly into Ireland then they...

Seanad: Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Martin Conway: ...in this regard among all parties in government and in opposition. Let us come together and put through this House legislation that can then be considered by Dáil Éireann and become the law of the land, thus requiring the Government to honour the commitment in the programme for Government to deal with this important issue. I, too, have heard stories of females with serious...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Martin Conway: ...in the tourism area which promote and do their business in a sustainable way. The Burren is a world example of sustainability and farming for conservation where the people who live on the land and on the farms, and the farmers who farm the land, also act as ambassadors for the area. The best possible tourism product is where the people who live, breathe and work in the area become the...

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: ...media, but vaccination ensures that people's sons and daughters will benefit when they grow up. They may not even know they benefit through being vaccinated against the awful evil that could land on their doorstep. Senator Norris's Bill aims to identify illnesses at an early age. When illnesses, challenges and disabilities can be identified at an early age, it is amazing what early...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Martin Conway: ...him for it. We on this side of the House will do anything we can to enhance it and bring it to fruition, where someday, hopefully in the not too distant future, President Higgins will sign it and it will become the law of the land.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: ...who aspire to be politicians. Today proves that one can make a difference if one becomes a Member of the national Parliament and introduces a Private Members' Bill which becomes the law of the land. When President Higgins signs the Bill into law, the Minister of State can be very proud of what he has achieved.

Seanad: Progress in Relation to Climate Change: Statements (14 Feb 2019)

Martin Conway: ...to farmers. Our farmers are very environmentally friendly compared with those of other countries. The statistics speak for themselves. The carbon footprint of beef production in Ireland is many times lower than the equivalent in other countries such as China. There are specific examples of where we have achieved best practice in collaboration, co-operation and collective responsibility...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for Older People: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)

Martin Conway: ...benefited from the scheme. Deputy O'Dowd raised the issue of local authorities providing 20% of funding for the scheme. However, that a local authority has incurred debt as a result of purchasing land that is probably still lying vacant is not a reason for people in need of the scheme to suffer. There must be some wriggle room. Although I buy into the local contribution, it is not good...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (Resumed) (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Conway: ...units. There has to be a financial incentive for older people living in big houses to consider putting a flat on the ground floor. While we all want to see people building on their own land, which is great and welcome, we need people living in towns. Especially when people get older, it makes more sense to live in a town. We need to deal with another problem associated with buying...

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: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (25 Jan 2017)

Martin Conway: ...are elected to represent the citizens of the country. Each and every one of us, from all parties and none, is elected because we feel a sense of duty to our constituents, to the citizens of the country, to Ireland and to those who created the Ireland that we are fortunate to have inherited. We have a sense of our duty to pass on a better Ireland to the next generation. Most politicians...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: ...this is in line with what was suggested on Second Stage. With regard to Senator Bacik's example of a property owner being in such a situation, to the best of my knowledge, the legislation excludes land.

Seanad: Local Government Review: Statements (26 Jan 2016)

Martin Conway: ...Clare, the electoral area of north Clare was amalgamated with the electoral area of west Clare and the eight councillors in north-west Clare must now service a geographical area that is 50% of the land mass of the county. They must travel the bones of 80 miles, from Ballyvaughan to Kilrush, over to the borders of Ennis and back up towards Corofin. This is unworkable, unrealistic,...

Seanad: Appointment of Receivers: Motion (6 May 2015)

Martin Conway: ...of individuals and families from the recovery and commits to the completion of a review of the implementation of the Central Bank’s mortgage arrears targets and the operation of the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) and to the strengthening of the independent advice service offered to distressed borrowers; - the vast majority of mortgage holders are meeting their repayment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Conveyancing Survey Results January 2015: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (11 Mar 2015)

Martin Conway: ...the same as there are rogue solicitors and everything else, but I do admire the tenacity of the witnesses' defence of his profession. In terms of local authority development plans and zoning land, does the IPAV engage in lobbying or consulting with local authorities about zoning of land? Would the witnesses see a role for themselves in the whole area of informing development plans at...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Martin Conway: ...what he did last night was a fantastic example of public service broadcasting. Of course, it was TV3 that exposed exactly what is going on and exposed the leadership of the so-called phoney, stupid New Land League. How anybody can go on national television and justify the actions of an organisation such as the New Land League is beyond me. The Land League goes back to Michael Davitt,...

Seanad: Direct Provision: Statements (22 Jan 2015)

Martin Conway: ...of the working group in order to put a system in place that has the confidence of people who are in direct provision. That is a small step that can be taken as a matter of absolute urgency, because the courts of the land have found that it is not fit for purpose. I believe in positive politics and in consensual politics, under which we can achieve things. Members of the Opposition -...

Seanad: Flood Management: Statements (27 Nov 2014)

Martin Conway: ...the Minister of State to the House. I agree with my good friend, Senator Byrne, particularly his comments on planning and what our predecessors across the political divide have done in zoning land on flood plains. They contributed significantly to the cynicism that people have about politics. It is heartbreaking to see the flooding of houses that unfortunate people had purchased on...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: ...a natural beauty and a fundamental and wonderful part of nature. The system of planting trees needs to be fundamentally reformed. If one wishes to build a house, thereby putting an object on the landscape, one applies for planning permission, posts a site notice and places an advertisement in the newspaper. A five-week period is provided so that people can make submissions on the...