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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: It is easy to be critical. As politicians, we must always be critical of ourselves and must want to do better, strive to do better and make institutions better. Many more improvements can be made without reform. In 2014, the people voted to retain the Seanad.Many eminent people got involved in that campaign and pointed out what could and should be done and the people said they wanted a...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: One of the best performers in this House lost his seat. We were all shocked to see that happen. Elections are funny. This Bill is important. I would like to see it pass Second Stage and go on to Committee Stage where we can debate and discuss it in the intricate detail it deserves. People have put time and effort into this Bill and it deserves to go through to Committee Stage where it...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I, too, welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality. We are discussing very important aspects. For too long, the system of judicial appointments has not been dealt with. I share Senator McDowell's concern about a moratorium. The legislation the Tánaiste proposes is a very important incremental step forward in tidying up the process. We have been very lucky to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Ar 10.30 maidin amarach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Commissioner and her team. The behaviour and attitude survey to which Dr. Singh referred is indicative of the work the Commissioner is doing. She is leading an operation which is in change mode. It is interesting that the survey that put confidence above 85% happened within the first 12 months of the Commissioner taking charge of the Garda Síochána. I have observed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I would like to hear the Commissioner's views on the proposed four days of industrial action.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: In 2003 the 24-hour, consultant-led accident and emergency unit at Ennis General Hospital was reconfigured to a doctor-led day facility for people with minor injuries.Part of that reconfiguration was the upgrade of the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle in County Limerick to which people from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary could go for accident and emergency services. Unfortunately,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Conway: On Monday, 12 September, a wonderful human being and a good friend of mine, Caitríona Lucas, lost her life while volunteering with the Irish Coast Guard on a search and recovery mission off the coast of Kilkee in County Clare. Caitríona lost her life in the line of duty for this State. What she was doing and what she had been doing for the previous ten years was heroic work. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Sign Language: Irish Deaf Society (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Conway: That is okay. I have tried about six times to get your attention in the past quarter of an hour. In the last Seanad, as Dr. Conama and his colleagues will know, Senator Mark Daly and I very much supported the concept of Irish Sign Language. I hope this time around we will see more success than we did last time. I reiterate my support for the work done. I have had extensive engagement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Conway: I thank Ms Feehily and her colleagues for attending. I was a member of the joint committee in the previous Dáil. The role has changed and evolved greatly and the establishment of the Policing Authority is a timely step forward. Members of the former Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality went to see how it was done in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We garnered a lot of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Conway: I have a brief supplementary question on JPC engagement. If at some stage a booklet of minuted meetings is produced, will Ms Feehily make it available to the committee secretariat?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Given that this is the final occasion on which we will meet prior to the summer break, I take this opportunity to thank the Cathaoirleach for the courtesy he has shown us and to thank the staff of the Houses and the ushers. In particular, I thank the staff of the Seanad Office, the Clerk, Ms Deirdre Lane, Mr. Martin Groves, Mr. Ronan Curran and Ms Niamh O'Grady. They are extremely helpful...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: We have a great tradition of Irish dancing and music but we also have phenomenal Gaelic games, particularly hurling, which is unique. I would like the Deputy Leader to bring this matter to the attention of the Government, particularly the Minister with responsibility for sport, in the context of the 1916 celebrations. To promote what I am suggesting, in September I will send an e-mail to...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Yes, I hope Clare does double this year.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: They are very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Surprise, surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I wish to distance myself from Senator Norris's comments earlier. I am the only Member here who physically cannot read a script but I would love to be able to do so. If I were, perhaps my contributions would be far better. I think it is good that people can consult a script.