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Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Dental Services Waiting Lists (24 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I have no doubt that the Minister of State is genuine in her offer to get the Minister to make representations in this specific and unique case. I would like this young fellow to be treated at one of the sessions in Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny, which is not that far from where his parents live in Clonmel. I would like the Minister of State to ask her private secretary to talk to the HSE....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Railway Stations (23 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I am delighted that a former Senator and colleague has been appointed Minister and shall take this important Commencement item. I commend him on the work he has done in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Crusheen railway station is located on the western rail corridor. The number of people using the western rail corridor, specifically from Ennis to Galway, has grown in recent...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Railway Stations (23 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for his fair response in respect of this matter. Two major issues have challenged the railway line in question. I acknowledge that the projected passenger numbers did not materialise. First, the downturn in the economy affected all sectors of our society. Second, as the Minister correctly pointed out, parts of the line between Ennis and Limerick were closed for almost...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Playground Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: The Cathaoirleach did great work in the whole area of fisheries when he was a Deputy. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Kyne, to the House. This is the first time I have had an opportunity to welcome him here. I congratulate him on the outstanding job he is doing. Before the crash, significant funding was made available from central Government for playgrounds which was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Playground Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: That is a comprehensive reply. Will the Minister of State ask officials in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to give me a contact person in this review to whom I can make a submission? I know many people who would like to make their views known to the review process.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: The issue of rural rail should not come down to a debate between rural Ireland and urban Ireland. The reality is that billions have been spent on transportation in Dublin city on the Luas cross-city service, and it is appropriate that this is the case, but people living in rural Ireland have the right to be able to commute from one town to another. Elderly people living in parts of west...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I have a question or perhaps a suggestion more than anything else. I am quite surprised that the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, in particular has not met the group in his capacity in the Department. I am sure, more than likely, it is a scheduling or diary issue as opposed to an unwillingness. I suggest, if the committee secretariat would oblige us in this regard, that we write to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I am sure we could write to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality as well.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Nov 2016)

Martin Conway: I also welcome the Minister to the House. She held the position of Leader of the Opposition prior to her entering Dáil Éireann and the heights of ministerial power. She brought much to this House and is bringing a lot to it as regular visitor. This legislation is simply a technical amendment that is necessary as a result of Mr. Justice Moriarty's ruling in the High Court this...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: We all know who it is anyway, so it is all right.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Good strategy.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the representatives of the deaf community to the Chamber, many of whom I have got to know in recent years as a result of the very intensive and appropriate campaign they, in particular Dr. John Bosco Conama, have run. I also welcome the students from Bishopstown. I received their correspondence. It is great when young people go to the trouble of writing to Oireachtas Members to...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: All of my colleagues have been e-mailing like mad members of the deaf community to inform them that it will be passed on Second Stage. It was the best or worst kept secret, but it is the right thing to do and we are all here to do the right thing. This is a classic example of the new politics. People such as Senator Mark Daly and I who are on opposite sides in many debates are at one on...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. It is great to have a busy Minister of State take time to come to the House and show respect for the Seanad and the work it does. I thank Senator Victor Boyhan for proposing the motion. He and his team put much thought into justice issues, as is reflected in the important motion before us. I listened carefully to Senator...

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Council: Motion (19 Oct 2016)

Martin Conway: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

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

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State. He had been a regular visitor to the House in his previous Ministry.