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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: It is good that people have the option of consulting a script because ultimately we want quality debate in the House. We want people to feel comfortable in contributing in whatever way - either with or without a script. I am sure I could easily be attacked for saying things off the cuff simply because I do not consult a script. I was disappointed with the Father of the House making such an...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister. His visit to the House was brief and he is an extremely busy man, but this is very important legislation. I also wish to acknowledge the co-operation we have received so far on many elements of the justice, equality and disability portfolio from the Opposition parties, and particularly Senators Wilson and Clifford-Lee. If people seek a definition of "new politics",...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) (Amendment) Order 2016: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Order entitled Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was duly laid before the House on 14 July 2016.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) (Amendment) Order 2016: Motion (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I appreciate that. Will the Leader arrange for a debate early in the autumn on the ambulance service? I do not know what protocols are in place governing the service or its relationship with the fire brigade. There are many anecdotes of ambulances having to travel hundreds of miles to respond to crises. Recently, an ambulance attending an emergency at the Cliffs of Moher was dispatched...

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his successful stewardship of this important and ground-breaking legislation that will lead to the incremental equalisation of all citizens in this country. That is what we are all here to achieve and some day we will have a society where everybody is equal. This legislation empowers the fathers of young children and ensures that both...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I, too, welcome the Bill. The points made by the Cathaoirleach when speaking on behalf of the Fianna Fáil group were pertinent. It is a pity that this legislation is necessary and that it was not dealt with in the first instance. When justice is delayed, the lapse of time is a serious issue. We have lost time here but I hope the commission will be focused. I agree with the modular...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 13th July, 2016 to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the appointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to section 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment, with effect from the establishment day to be appointed by the...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Like everyone in the House, I welcome this development. I remember when the last Oireachtas started in 2011 the Minister at the time, Alan Shatter, proposed the controversial Legal Services Bill. It was amended and watered down and evolved into what was brought over the line towards the autumn of the last Administration. Some of us would have preferred to see the initial proposals of Mr....

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I know the Cathaoirleach has a certain interest in this area as well and I am sure that he would agree with my sentiments.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I propose that we suspend for ten minutes to give the Minister of State a quick break.

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure:Regulation (EU) 2015/2219 of the...

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: We have a good Minister of State. That is the reason.

Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the good lady at her wonderful age and the Cathaoirleach's own sister. This is an important motion. As we know, crime no longer has borders. With the development of technology and elaborate webs of communication, criminals now operate in multiple jurisdictions across the world. I welcome the motion. It is appropriate that we participate in this process. That there has been a...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I agree with everything that has been said. The self-employed are the unsung heroes of this country, those who have gone out of business and those who managed to survive because they took nothing from their businesses for themselves. I commend Senator Butler on tabling this motion. I have good news for him - we now have a Minister in the Department of Social Protection who lives in the...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is becoming a regular visitor and his contributions are always very welcome, including his words on this very important Bill. I see the legislation as Ireland maturing as a society in embracing an equal role for mothers and fathers in rearing children. For many years, it was usually the primary responsibility of the mother while the father...

Seanad: Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.