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Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (21 Jan 2016)

Martin Conway: Like my colleagues, I thank the Minister, her officials who are present and those who are not here for their work on this Bill. I thank all of the groups that have engaged in this process. In particular, I pay tribute to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which did a significant amount of work on the Bill. It took submissions, had oral hearings, went to Sweden...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (20 Jan 2016)

Martin Conway: I will not repeat all that has been said. Some very good points have been made. The Minister of State has been actively engaged in a situation in Clonahinchy in County Clare, and I fear that as a result of the trauma many of our colleagues around the country have suffered, the problems in Clonahinchy will be a lower priority. The Minister of State very kindly visited the area, which is...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Martin Conway: I join my colleagues in wishing everybody, on all sides of the House, a successful, healthy and, I hope, prosperous new year. The rural GP is a bedrock of rural society. We have phenomenal GPs the length and breadth of the country. The GPs who operate in rural areas of County Clare have the absolute respect, loyalty and support of the people living in those areas. This was evident, in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Martin Conway: The Senator is absolutely right.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Senator Norris should note that, of the ten Members present, six are from Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: We are all Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I wish the Senator a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: It is appropriate on the last sitting day of the year to wish all 60 Senators, who are hardworking, a very happy Christmas. It is our duty to acknowledge our great Clerk, Ms Deirdre Lane, and Mr. Martin Groves, in addition to their assistants, Mr. Ronan Curran, Ms Niamh O'Grady and Ms Aisling Hart. I also acknowledge Ms Keishia Taylor, who left us recently. The staff run a very efficient...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear. He did, and he was a great Minister for Health.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: On a daily basis I welcome the Minister to the House. He is always welcome because his insight, including into this legislation, is very positive. Senator Pashcal Mooney's contributions are always constructive and it was no different on this occasion. This legislation is badly needed. I respectfully suggest to all concerned that were it not for the efforts of Deputy Willie Penrose, it...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: This day, 17 December, is a great day. It is my wedding anniversary also. It is great to see all this legislation going through the House. It is shocking, however, that this matter has featured since 2008. It is a great credit to the Minister of State that she acknowledged the three Senators who sponsored the original Bill. It proves the system works, although one may no longer be a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House and concur with the sentiments expressed by the Minister and Senator Bacik. The legislation has been called for by many people, particularly those who have been the victims of crime. It certainly will equip the courts to impose appropriate sentencing. I hope it will act as a serious deterrent for people who repeatedly engage in criminal activity, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: This is a fascinating discussion. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their presentations. In regard to funding, I think we should consider what our neighbouring countries are doing. Are the local authorities the most appropriate body to provide funding? Should the funding come from the Department of Defence or from central Government as opposed to one local authority stepping up...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.